Shipbuilding1 Jul 2026What does the Royal Navy's drone warship plan mean for Scotland? The UK government's long-awaited defence spending plans are out, but is it good or bad news for Scottish shipbuilders? 1 Jul 202620 Jun 2026New replica unveiled of Clydebuilt ship that changed the worldA full-sized model celebrates Henry Bell's Comet, built more than 200 years ago in Port Glasgow. 20 Jun 202620 Jun 2026£150m shipyard merger brings hope for workersA takeover by a Cornwall-based company turns Falmouth into a key hub in shipbuilding.20 Jun 202615 Jun 2026Shipyard to lose Cammell Laird name after 123 yearsCammell Laird, formed in 1903, has been bought by the Balaena Group and will be renamed. 15 Jun 202610 May 2026Students tasked with planning shipbuilding museumCampaigners hope to create a permanent tribute to the north-east of England's shipbuilding heritage.10 May 202623 Apr 2026State-owned shipyard 'blocked' from bidding for new CalMac ferryFerguson Marine said it was unable to bid to build a replacement for MV Lord of the Isles because of eligibility criteria.23 Apr 202623 Apr 2026Clyde shipyards will start Norway frigates before Navy order finishedA UK defence minister says some build slots have been "ceded" but the Royal Navy will still get eight of the new ships.23 Apr 202616 Apr 2026CalMac's dual-fuel ferry has run solely on diesel since JulyThe cleaner-burning gas propulsion system for Glen Sannox is not currently being used, the operator confirms. 16 Apr 20265 Apr 2026Union angry at no 'social value' score in new shipbuilding contractProcurement for another new CalMac ferry begins but the GMB union says UK-based shipbuilders will struggle to compete with firms in "low-wage economies".5 Apr 2026...
