> The most vivid symbol of Scottish ferry dysfunction is the Glen Rosa, moored on the River Clyde outside Glasgow. It is still under construction seven years after its original completion date at triple the original price tag for this and one other vessel.

Here's that MV Glen Rosa - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Glen_Rosa She's less than 1,300 tons (DWT), and construction started >9 years ago. Note Wikipedia's cost numbers - "£380 million as of June 2024, and £45 million loan written off."

Vs. a century or so ago, Britain could build one of these babies, in 3 years, for a mere £180 million (in 2023 money) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanic

It'd be nice to pretend that Britain has a future, but ...