
A look back from the stern of a Calmac ferry near the end of an Islay visit. Islay on the left, Jura on the right.

A look back from the stern of a Calmac ferry near the end of an Islay visit. Islay on the left, Jura on the right.

Seen from the departing MV Finlaggan, a look back to Port Askaig where the new ferry MV Isle of Islay is arriving in April 2026

A dark November afternoon turning to evening, looking down from MV Finlaggan on to the water rushing past while we’re on the way to Islay