CalMac is the trading name used by CalMac Ferries Limited, the ferry operator providing Clyde and Hebrides services from its head office in Gourock. The current operating company was created in 2006 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of David MacBrayne Limited.
The business carries passengers, vehicles and freight between mainland ports and island communities across Scotland's west coast. Its network supports residents, businesses, tourism and supply chains, while customer information covers timetables, bookings, service status and passenger assistance. CalMac also operates port and vessel services associated with the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service contract.
CalMac Ferries Limited is registered at The Ferry Terminal in Gourock, Inverclyde. The company publishes a general enquiries telephone number and email address for passengers and other users. The Caledonian MacBrayne brand is used under licence from Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited, which owns vessels and a number of ports used by the network.
