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Heavy clouds over the Sound of Islay

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Picture of heavy clouds over a sound between two islands, seen across a dark choppy sea from a ferry
Heavy clouds over the Sound of Islay

A November crossing from Kennacraig to Port Ellen on Islay. Heavy clouds over the dark choppy waters of the Sound of Jura, looking towards the Sound of Islay from the ferry.

Port Ellen pier and harbour at night, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small pier with a harbour at night, a cargo vessel berthed at the pier
Port Ellen pier and harbour at night, Isle of Islay

A view from the arriving Islay ferry on a November early evening in Port Ellen. The pier with the “barley boat” berthed on the left side, some of the houses around the loch in the background.

Wind Sock at Kennacraig (Journey to Islay)

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Picture of an orange wind sock on a pole
Wind Sock at Kennacraig (Journey to Islay)

Probably not something most people would take a picture of, but I somehow like the orange colour against the blue/grey water of West Loch Tarbert. Noticed this wind sock during a departure from Kennacraig for Islay. Interestingly from what I understand wind is actually more dangerous for (modern) ferries than waves. Waves they can quite easily withstand, but strong winds can be a problem in particular when they are berthing. A strong gust can easily move a ferry and push it against the pier or linkspan, causing damage.