Paps of Jura and a loch and trees on Islay

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Picture of two large mountains towering over a landscape with a sound between two islands and a small loch
Paps of Jura and a loch and trees on Islay

A nice view from an Islay walking week walk a number of years ago. walking in the area around Ballygrant. The Paps of Jura towering over the landscape and the Sound of Islay (just visible towards the right). Just below us a loch, although I’m not sure which one. I think it might be Loch Allan, if you can confirm or correct me please post it in the comments.

Barnacle Geese over Loch Finlaggan, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Barnacle Geese in flight over a loch in a hilly landscape
Barnacle Geese over Loch Finlaggan, Isle of Islay

A view from hills to the south east of Loch Finlaggan, possibly Robolls Hill. A good number of Barnacle Geese in flight over the loch (picture was taken during a walking week walk a number of years ago in April)

Islay ferry on the horizon

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Picture of a Calmac ferry approaching on the horizon on a flat sea, only a few wind ripples on the water
Islay ferry on the horizon

A calm April evening some time ago, only a few ripples from a light breeze on the water. One of the Islay ferries (the MV Hebridean Isles) approaching on the horizon, travelling from Port Ellen to Kennacraig on the mainland. Our journey takes us in the other direction, from the mainland to Islay.