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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.

Light and Dark Paps of Jura from Bowmore, Isle of Islay

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Picture of three mountains seen across a sea loch, the front middle one in the dark, two distant ones behind it in the light
Light and Dark Paps of Jura from Bowmore, Isle of Islay

A view from Bowmore over a calm Loch Indaal on Islay to the three Paps of Jura. One of them, Beinn a’ Chaolais, in the shade of a cloud, the other two in some nice mild sunshine. If you look closely you can also spot the John Francis Campbell monument just in front of Beinn a’ Chaolais.

Jura’s Beinn a’ Chaolais with Islay in the background

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Picture of the summit of a mountain with steep slopes and scree
Jura’s Beinn a’ Chaolais with Islay in the background

A view from Beinn an Oir on a sunny but hazy June day. The summit of Beinn a’ Chaolais, the lowest of the three Paps Of Jura. Behind it the Sound of Islay with Islay itself stretching out into the distance, the Oa towards the left.