The Kintyre Forum

Do you think they will ever bring back the ferry?

No.

I was quite surprised to see this thread, given the success of the Kintyre Express over the summer.

If a company can run a service without a public subsidy, it would be very difficult - even at a time of plenty - to justify the state jumping in unless there was a clear way they could add value. (ie an economic case for a car ferry service rather than just a service to carry foot passengers and bikes.)

Meanwhile the Kintyre Express seems to have done a grand job over the tourist season. Indeed I can imagine that service continuing to grow as it becomes established and more widely known. For instance, some cyclists have been using the Kintyre Express so they can make a trip from the tip of Ireland to John O'Groats.

On the webcam today there is a ferry vessel moored at the new quay.What`s that about then?

I believe the ferry is the standby ferry for the Kennacraig to Port Askaig run.

I had a trip to nothern Ireland the first year the ferry ran (good day out) but i have allways thought it should include Stranraer making it three way. I would certainly use it on my trips to the "Wee Toon", and i know a lot of people that holiday further up the west coast who would go that way for a change. I think this option would bring more money in to the town, The Kintyre Express do a first class job (long may it continue) but there is room for a larger ferry.

Surprised ?
well id like to see what happens to the Kintyre Express
if i stick my campervan on it...
Thats the point i dont wanna drive all the long way round!

From forargyll.com site

Kintyre Express team assess impact of first season – and order another boat
http://forargyll.com/2011/09/kintyre-ex ... ther-boat/