THIS IS a tale of two ships, both built on the River Clyde. PS Waverley, the last seagoing paddlesteamer in the world, and SS ...

The ships, Sparta and Sparta 2, are currently carrying military equipment from Syria, where the country was forced to close its naval base following the recent fall of dictator Bashar al Assad.

If you aren't interested in the Highland Rover Pass, CalMac Ferries covers the Inner and Outer Hebrides while Northlink Ferries services select cities in both the Orkney Islands and Shetland.

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