Fishing boat and MV James in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a small blue fishing boat and a red small ferry called James in a sound between two islands
Fishing boat and MV James in the Sound of Islay

Spotted from the pier in Port Askaig, a small fishing boat passing while the (temporary) Jura ferry MV James is arriving from Feolin.

The Flying Dutchman and the Port Ellen maltings and distillery in the April evening light, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal distillery and maltings with a tall ship anchored in front of it
The Flying Dutchman and the Port Ellen maltings and distillery in the April evening light, Isle of Islay

Watched from an arriving Islay ferry, the Port Ellen maltings and (reopened) distillery on an April evening, the Flying Dutchman, a regular visitor, anchored in front of it.

Laphroaig distillery in the April evening light seen from an Islay ferry

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Picture of a coastal distillery (Laphroaig on Islay) seen from a passing ferry in the evening light
Laphroaig distillery in the April evening light seen from an Islay ferry

A view from an Islay ferry approaching Port Ellen, the famous Laphroaig distillery in some beautiful mild April evening light