Superseded by larger, drive-through vessels, she was re-built and moved to the Kyles of Bute where she served until 1986.

In 1969, STG acquired the Bute Berthing Co. and MV Portree was re-built and re-engined for service at Colintraive.

Unlike Portree, her navigation bridge was placed aft for greater stability and her side-ramps were hydraulically operated and were significantly wider to accommodate large vehicles.

[1] In 1971, she was converted to bow-loading, with a hydraulically operated bow ramp, hinged at three points and hanging from two long booms.

Initially joining a fleet of older, turntable vessels at Skye, Broadford was displaced by the new Lochalsh and Kyleakin in 1971.