MV James (temporary Jura ferry) in Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small red ferry called James
MV James (temporary Jura ferry) in Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

While the regular Jura ferry was away for repairs/ maintenance in April 2023 the MV James took over to ferry vehicles and passengers across the Sound of Islay. Here she is at the pier in Port Askaig.

Kilchoman beach and dunes from the rocks panorama, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a beach with dunes at the back seen from some rocks
Kilchoman beach and dunes from the rocks panorama, Isle of Islay

A view north from the rocks at the southern end of Kilchoman beach on the west coast of Islay. Some clouds still hanging over the dunes on the right, but it cleared up for some brilliant sunny days in April 2023.

Saligo Bay water on beach view, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a beach with some water on the beach running off after a wave came in
Saligo Bay water on beach view, Isle of Islay

A view north on Saligo beach on the west coast of Islay, water running off the beach after a wave during the incoming tide had washed up the beach. Dunes on the right and a well known rock formation in the distance.