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.

MV Finlaggan berthing in Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the Calmac ferry MV Finlaggan berthing at a pier in a sound between two islands
MV Finlaggan berthing in Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

A regular view for over a decade now, the Calmac ferry MV Finlaggan berthing in Port Askaig on the Sound of Islay (although with the new ferries coming on line hopefully over the next 6-9 months this will probably be over soon). Picture taken mid June 2025 when I was picking up my sister Imke from the ferry.

MV Finlaggan through trees at Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the Calmac ferry MV Finlaggan seen through some trees from a high vantage point
MV Finlaggan through trees at Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

Trying to get a different view of the MV Finlaggan arriving in Port Askaig all I managed to find was a small gap in the trees. Not perfect, but I’ll take it.