Jura ferry approaching slip at Feolin, Isle of Jura

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Picture of a small car ferry approaching a slipway
Jura ferry approaching slip at Feolin, Isle of Jura

An interesting view of the Jura ferry from the Islay ferry. While the Islay ferry is being prepared to depart from Port Askaig the Eilean Dhiura made a run to Feolin across the heavy current in the Sound of Islay. The tide was running from north to south (left to right), so the ferry initially travelled “sideways” towards the north, against the current (you can see the wash from right to left). At the last minute is turned right (or better, to starboard) to land at the ferry slip. Some great skill by the captain.

Cargo ship Mikal With below the Paps of Jura, seen from an Islay ferry

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Picture of the cargo ship Mikal With on a calm sunny day, two mountains in the background
Cargo ship Mikal With below the Paps of Jura, seen from an Islay ferry

Spotted from the Islay ferry on a crossing to Islay on a beautiful sunny April 2024 afternoon, the cargo ship Mikal With passing with the famous Paps of Jura in the background

Dusting of snow on Jura hills, seen from an Islay ferry

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Picture of some low hills with a dusting of snow under low clouds, seen from a ferry in a sound between two islands
Dusting of snow on Jura hills, seen from an Islay ferry

A view from an Islay ferry on a crossing from Port Askaig to Kennacraig in November 2023. A dusting of snow on some of the Jura hills under some low clouds.