Gigha ferry MV Loch Ranza leaving for the mainland

Image

Picture of the Calmac ferry MV Loch Ranza cruising through a rocky coastal area with a buoy and birds on rocks
Gigha ferry MV Loch Ranza leaving for the mainland

A view of the MV Loch Ranza leaving Gigha for the mainland. Seen from Port na Gallochoille on a June early evening. Notice the buoy and the cormorants/shag (not sure what they are) on the rocks, one drying its wings.

Islay ferry MV Finlaggan passing Gigha. And a Gannet

Image

Picture of a ferry passing some small islands, also a Gannet flying past
Islay ferry MV Finlaggan passing Gigha. And a Gannet

A view from the Kilberry road, the Islay ferry MV Finlaggan passing the northern end of the Isle of Gigha with the Twin Beaches on her way to Kennacraig. Also note the Gannet flying past bottom left of the picture.

MV James (temporary Jura ferry) in the Sound of Islay

Image

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.