Cal Mac
Services across CalMac's network resumed after a very difficult weekend of festive weather, though some disruption remains.
It is hoped that the coming days bring a greater degree of certainty for passengers and a further increase in the number of routes returning to full service.
"Thankfully conditions do appear to be improving and we are continuously monitoring each route," said CalMac's operations director Drew Collier. "There is no doubt that it was a difficult weekend for our communities, customers, crews and port staff, and we can hopefully look forward to a period of increased certainty for travellers. I remain appreciative of the support and forbearance we have experienced in light of these conditions, which are out of our control but, nonetheless, frustrating."

Cathedral
The New Year's Day service at the Cathedral of the Isles takes place at 11am.

Only An Excuse
Remember to tune in to 'Only an Excuse' on Hogmanay which features some location filming in Millport. The show will be broadcast at 11pm, and will be available on iPlayer afterwards.
Jonathan Watson and the team take a comic swipe at 2016 from a distinctly Scottish point of view. A cracking selection of sketches, quickies, spoofs, take-offs, noise-ups, homages and one liners. Featuring well-loved characters and brand new comic creations. This riotous assembly of sketch comedy sets its sights on the biggest stories in Scottish football, popular culture, news, showbiz and the wider world in general.
The crew spent a day filming on the island in early December.

Greetings
Island correspondent Mary Currie, and her family, Austen, Susan, Lauren, Jordan, Jay, and Lily-Rose would like to wish everyone on the island a prosperous and happy new year. A huge thank you to everyone who provides the articles for the district news. Please keep them coming on 01475 530544 or email editorial@largsnews.co.uk