Category Archives: Jura Excursion

A picture from an excursion to Islay’s neighbour Jura

Barge and crane in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a barge towing a crane in a sound between two islandsA slightly unusual visitor in the Sound of Islay, a barge towing a crane spotted from the Jura ferry. As for some reason they were travelling against the tide their speed over ground was very slow

Paps of Jura panorama from the Islay ferry

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Panoramic picture of three mountains on an island seen from a passing ferryA panoramic view of the Paps of Jura taken from the Islay ferry on a beautiful sunny April day. From left to right Beinn a’Chaolais (733m), Beinn an Oir (785m) and Beinn Shiantaidh (757m). The village of Craighouse on the shore towards the left.

For an even better view check out the full size panorama of the Paps of Jura from the Islay ferry (3x as big).

Gulf of Corryvreckan panorama, Isle of Jura

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Panoramic picture of a gulf between two islands on a beautiful sunny spring dayA panoramic view over the Gulf of Corryvreckan from the north of Jura, looking over to Scarba. The Corryvreckan Whirlpool with a standing wave on the left. This is from an excursion to Jura during the Islay walking week in April 2015.

For a much better view here is a larger version of the panorama of the Gulf of Corryvreckan.