Jura ferry approaching slip at Feolin, Isle of Jura

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Picture of a small car ferry approaching a slipway
Jura ferry approaching slip at Feolin, Isle of Jura

An interesting view of the Jura ferry from the Islay ferry. While the Islay ferry is being prepared to depart from Port Askaig the Eilean Dhiura made a run to Feolin across the heavy current in the Sound of Islay. The tide was running from north to south (left to right), so the ferry initially travelled “sideways” towards the north, against the current (you can see the wash from right to left). At the last minute is turned right (or better, to starboard) to land at the ferry slip. Some great skill by the captain.

Jura ferry berthing below the Paps of Jura

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Picture of a small ferry berthing at a slipway, three large mountains in the background
Jura ferry berthing below the Paps of Jura

Seen from the departing Islay ferry, the small Jura MV Eilean Dhuira arriving at Feolin with the majestic Paps of Jura as the background. Beinn a’Chaolais in the front, Beinn an Oir on the left, Beinn Shiantaidh on the right.

MV Isle of Arran and MV Eilean Dhiura in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a large and a small ferry in a sound between two islandsA view from well over a decade ago (2003 to be precise), the Calmac ferry MV Isle of Arran and the council run Jura ferry MV Eilean Dhiura in the Sound of Islay just off Port Askaig.Jura in the background.