Relief Islay ferry MV Lord of the Isles leaving West Loch Tarbert

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Picture of the Calmac ferry MV Lord of the Isles in bright June sunshine
Relief Islay ferry MV Lord of the Isles leaving West Loch Tarbert

Spotted from a walk on the Northern Loop on the Isle of Gigha, the MV Lord of the Isles coming out of West Loch Tarbert on her way to Islay. The MV Lord of the Isles served as relief Islay ferry in June 2023 while the regular ferries were away for their annual maintenance.

Islay ferry MV Isle of Arran below the Paps of Jura, seen from Gigha

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Picture of a Calmac ferry below some impressive mountains on a cloudy day
Islay ferry MV Isle of Arran below the Paps of Jura, seen from Gigha

I think I took this picture from Creag Bhàn, the highest hill on Gigha. The view is across the Sound of Jura to the Paps of Jura with the Islay ferry MV Isle of Arran en route from Port Askaig to Kennacraig on the mainland. How tiny the ferry looks below the towering mountains.

MV James (temporary Jura ferry) in Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small red ferry called James
MV James (temporary Jura ferry) in Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

While the regular Jura ferry was away for repairs/ maintenance in April 2023 the MV James took over to ferry vehicles and passengers across the Sound of Islay. Here she is at the pier in Port Askaig.