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.

Saligo River in full spate below Saligo Cottage, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small river in full spate running over rocks and gravel below a cottage
Saligo River in full spate below Saligo Cottage, Isle of Islay

A nice view at Saligo, just before Saligo River reaches the beach at Saligo Bay (out of view behind us). On the top of the hill/dune sits Saligo Cottage.

Wave splash over rocks in Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wave breaking over some small coastal rocks, sending water splashing through the air
Wave splash over rocks in Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

A scene from Saligo Bay on the west coast of Islay, a wave breaking over some small rocks, sending water splashing up in the air.