Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe STORNOWAY, Scotland, July 14 (UPI) -- This Sunday, the ferry will run to the island of Lewis, the last of Scotland's Outer Hebrides to cave to demands for service on the traditional day of rest. The expanded ferry service is sparking at least one legal challenge. Advertisement Caledonian MacBrayne, the government-owned company that provides ferry service in the region, said it decided to begin Sunday sailings after being advised it might be violating the Equality Act, The Scotsman reported. The majority of Lewis's 18,000 residents are Presbyterians and strict Sabbath-keepers. Angus Campbell, leader of the Western Isles Council, called the company's move disappointing and said it did not consult local leaders. The Lord's Day Observance Society has retained Gordon Jackson, a prominent Scottish lawyer. "CalMac is riding roughshod over the democratic elected representatives of Lewis and Harris," said Ian MacRae, a spokesman for the society. The company says only one employee has been unwilling to work on Sunday and will not be compelled to do so. Donald John MacSween, a member of the local council, said he believes islanders will adjust to Sunday ferry service as they did when Sunday air service was introduced, with some grumbling at first. Advertisement This week's Sunday sailing from Stornoway will be especially welcome to those attending the Hebridean Celtic Festival, which ends Saturday night.
