Islay ferry MV Hebridean Isles from the air

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Picture of a ferry seen from a planeOne of the two Islay ferries, the MV Hebridean Isles, on her way to Kennacraig. Picture courtesy of my sister Imke, taken during her flight to Islay in June 2013.

 

Loch Ardnahoe and a Calmac ferry in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a view from a hill with a ferry in a sound and loch behindA view from Beinn an Oir on Jura, looking across the Sound of Islay to Loch Ardnahoe. A Calmac ferry is travelling south through the sound. Loch Staoisha also visible in the distance.

 

On the Islay ferry at night

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Picture of a view of the deck of a ferry at nightWeather permitting I quite like to be outside on the ferry to Islay, even at times during a night crossing. Here’s a view of the deck at night.