Category Archives: Mainland journey

SD Oronsay in West Loch Tarbert

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Picture of the small cargo/passenger ferry SD OronsaySpotted from the Islay ferry leaving West Loch Tarbert, the SD Oronsay, a small cargo or passenger ferry used in coastal areas.

Tarbert from the castle (Journey to Islay)

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Picture of a view over a coastal village at a deep bayTarbert is a nice stop on the way to Islay, just a few miles before the ferry terminal at Kennacraig. This view is from the ruins of Tarbert Castle, taken a on a bright June afternoon a few years ago.

Fishing boat off Gigha

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Picture of a fishing boat at work, an island with three wind turbines in the backgroundA view from the Islay ferry, a fishing boat is busy at work off Gigha with the community wind turbines visible in the background.