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Paps of Jura from near Tallant, Isle of Islay

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Picture of three mountains in the distance behind some grasslandA view east from near Tallant, behind the low hills on Islay the Paps of Jura dominate the view.

MPV Minna passing the Isle of Jura

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Picture of a marine protection vessel passing an island with high mountainsSpotted from the ferry to Islay, the Scottish Marine Protection Vessel (MPV) Minna (which has a sister ship called, yes, you guessed it, MPV Jura). Beinn an Oir, the highest of the Paps of Jura, towering over the ship.

Walker on Islay and Jura’s Beinn an Oir

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Picture of a walker in front of a scree covered mountainA walker on Islay returning from Sgarbh Breac in front of the impressive backdrop of the highest of the Paps of Jura, Beinn an Oir.