Two gulls on a big boulder (Journey to Islay)

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Picture of two gulls on a big boulder close to the shore
Two gulls on a big boulder (Journey to Islay)

Possibly my favourite boulder in the world, the big boulder near Druimdrishaig at Loch Caolisport on the Kilberry Road. One of the most photogenic boulders in the world I suspect. Most definitely worth a stop on a journey to/from Islay.

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

2024 upgrade works at Kennacraig for new Islay ferries

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Picture of machinery during upgrade work at a ferry terminal, including cranes and platforms
2024 upgrade works at Kennacraig for new Islay ferries

I’m not sure what exactly they were doing, but these works at Kennacraig in November 2024 were part of the upgrades in preparation for the two new Islay ferries scheduled to arrive in early 2025