Islay ferry MV Finlaggan passing Gigha. And a Gannet

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Picture of a ferry passing some small islands, also a Gannet flying past
Islay ferry MV Finlaggan passing Gigha. And a Gannet

A view from the Kilberry road, the Islay ferry MV Finlaggan passing the northern end of the Isle of Gigha with the Twin Beaches on her way to Kennacraig. Also note the Gannet flying past bottom left of the picture.

Whisky casks outside Bunnahabhain distillery, Isle of Islay

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Picture of some (empty) whisky casks outside a distillery
Whisky casks outside Bunnahabhain distillery, Isle of Islay

Plenty of whisky casks (empty though…) outside of Bunnahabhain distillery on a sunny April afternoon on Islay.

MV James (temporary Jura ferry) in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a small red landing craft in a sound between two islands, two mountains in the background
MV James (temporary Jura ferry) in the Sound of Islay

A slightly unusual view in the Sound of Islay: When the usual Jura ferry was away in April 2023 for repairs/ maintenance the MV James took over to ferry vehicles and passengers across the Sound of Islay.