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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.

Dramatic clouds over Kintyre seen from the Gigha ferry

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Dramatic clouds over Kintyre seen from the Gigha ferry

A view back to the Kintyre mainland from the MV Loch Ranza ferry to the Isle of Gigha. Some big dramatic clouds over the mainland, there were some thunderstorms later in the afternoon.

Gigha from the Gigha ferry

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Gigha from the Gigha ferry

A view of Islay’s neighbour Gigha from a visit in June 2023, seen from the Gigha ferry MV Loch Ranza