RIB in the Corryvreckan whirlpool off Scarba

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Picture of a RIB at a whirlpool, an island in the background
RIB in the Corryvreckan whirlpool off Scarba

Probably one of the best days out you can get from Islay and Jura, a trip with a RIB to the famous Corryvreckan whirlpool between Jura and Scarba. Here the RIB is approaching some of the currents with Scarba in the background.

Rising Moon over the Saligo dunes, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the Moon rising over dunes behind a beach with some rocks
Rising Moon over the Saligo dunes, Isle of Islay

Another attempt at the bright Moon rising over the Saligo dunes in June 2019. Same as the other picture it doesn’t do it justice, the sight of the Moon rising just behind the gap in the dunes, being cradled by the dunes, but I hope it at least gives an idea.

Night arrival in Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small island harbour in a bay at night
Night arrival in Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

A November late evening in Port Ellen at the south coast of Islay. We are arriving with the late ferry from Kennacraig to the lights of the village reflecting on the water.