The islands communities and businesses are being failed.
Marc Crothall, chief executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, said: “The islands have had some amazing film and documentary coverage and wonderful opportunities to promote themselves and great advocacy and marketing for Scotland and yet you can’t get there.”
Mar Crothall, pictured, said Scotland's ferries failure is 'just not an acceptable position' i an interview as part of a special series this week.
He said: "It is a Scottish Government issue here. It is damaging the islands’ tourism economy and the wider economy."
The message is clear to new Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands Mairi Gougeon and Minister for Transport Graeme Dey.