Free ferry travel for companions available in Scotland
People living with sight loss in Scotland are able to benefit from free ferry travel for their companion when travelling with Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) Ferries with the NEC+1 card. The ferries operate across Scotland’s islands.
Whether you are travelling to or from one of the islands to the mainland for leisure, for an appointment or for work, it is worthwhile knowing that concessions are available.
Free travel on the CalMac ferries is in addition to the free bus services provided through the National Entitlement Card (NEC) scheme. According to the Transport Scotland website, “free travel is available for companions where required by eligible disabled people of any age (including children under 5)”.
You are eligible to have a companion travel with you for free if you are severely sight impaired. You will need to provide a copy of the Certificate of Vision (CVI) Scotland form. Your card will display an orange ‘C+1’ logo.
More information about the NEC+1 card is available from the Transport Scotland website: https://www.transport.gov.scot/.
More information about CalMac ferries and their routes can be found on their website: https://www.calmac.co.uk/.