Rocks and choppy waters off the Ard, Isle of Islay

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Picture of rocks in choppy water off a rocky shoreline, a small island visible in the distance
Rocks and choppy waters off the Ard, Isle of Islay

Another view of the rocks and cliffs off the Ard at Port Ellen on a stormy November morning during storm Bert. This view is from the moving ferry on the way to Kennacraig. On the right you can see Texa, if you look closely you can also spot Laphroaig distillery in the distance on the left.

2024 upgrade works at Kennacraig for new Islay ferries

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Picture of machinery during upgrade work at a ferry terminal, including cranes and platforms
2024 upgrade works at Kennacraig for new Islay ferries

I’m not sure what exactly they were doing, but these works at Kennacraig in November 2024 were part of the upgrades in preparation for the two new Islay ferries scheduled to arrive in early 2025

Carraig Fhada lighthouse and ferry watchers, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a square lighthouse on a stormy day, several people standing on the shore near the lighthouse
Carraig Fhada lighthouse and ferry watchers, Isle of Islay

A view from an Islay ferry to the mainland on a stormy November weekend during a short calmer weather window. During that window it wasn’t as wild as I had seen it at other times, but there were still quite a few people out watching the ferry leave in the choppy seas.