Ardrossan Harbour, once a vital link to the Isle of Arran, is set to be bought by the Scottish government and upgraded so ferry services can resume. Discussions with private operator Peel Ports about nationalising the harbour are at a “well-advanced stage”, according to Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney. Reports suggest a price was agreed in October, and it is hoped a deal could be completed before the end of 2026. The current site cannot dock two new ferries on the route between the mainland and the Isle of Arran because they are too big – just another setback for the harbour at the centre of what’s been Scotland’s “ferry fiasco”. Ministers are reportedly looking to upgrade it once under public ownership. The Glen Sannox has been in service since last January, while the Glen Rosa could be delayed from entering service until early 2027. Image: Ardrossan on Scotland’s Ayrshire coast lost its status as the primary port for connectivity to Arran Image: The town of Ardrossan has been hit hard by the temporary closure …