Protests Erupt in Ardrossan Over £400m Ferry Fiasco

Residents of Ardrossan, Scotland, are protesting over the mismanagement of a £400 million ferry project that has left their community without adequate ferry services to the Isle of Arran. The two new ferries, promised seven years ago, are too large for the existing harbour facilities, which require an £80 million upgrade to accommodate them. As a result, ferry services have been diverted to Troon, 15 miles away, causing significant inconvenience and economic distress for locals. The project has faced delays and cost overruns, with one ferry delivered seven years late and the other still under construction. Local leaders express frustration, stating that the community feels neglected and is at risk of becoming a