Category Archives: Mainland journey

Wind Sock at Kennacraig (Journey to Islay)

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Picture of an orange wind sock on a pole
Wind Sock at Kennacraig (Journey to Islay)

Probably not something most people would take a picture of, but I somehow like the orange colour against the blue/grey water of West Loch Tarbert. Noticed this wind sock during a departure from Kennacraig for Islay. Interestingly from what I understand wind is actually more dangerous for (modern) ferries than waves. Waves they can quite easily withstand, but strong winds can be a problem in particular when they are berthing. A strong gust can easily move a ferry and push it against the pier or linkspan, causing damage.

Snow capped Arran, a gull and Ardishaig lighthouse (Journey to Islay)

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Picture of a lighthouse on a pier with a gull flying above, snow capped mountains in the background
Snow capped Arran, a gull and Ardishaig lighthouse (Journey to Islay)

A memory from an April journey to Islay. The lighthouse on the pier at Ardrishaig, a gull in flight and the snow capped mountains in the north of Arran in the distance.

Islay from Kintyre panorama

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Panoramic picture of an island seen across the sea from a high cliff
Islay from Kintyre panorama

A view enjoyed by my sister Imke during a horse riding holiday on Kintyre. A nice view across the sea to Islay, the Oa to the left, Port Ellen in the centre and the Kildalton area towards the right.