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MPV Minna passing the Isle of Jura

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Picture of a marine protection vessel passing an island with high mountainsSpotted from the ferry to Islay, the Scottish Marine Protection Vessel (MPV) Minna (which has a sister ship called, yes, you guessed it, MPV Jura). Beinn an Oir, the highest of the Paps of Jura, towering over the ship.

Fishing boat off Gigha

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Picture of a fishing boat at work, an island with three wind turbines in the backgroundA view from the Islay ferry, a fishing boat is busy at work off Gigha with the community wind turbines visible in the background.

Islay ferry and fishing boat in the haze

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Picture of an approaching ferry through haze, a fishing boat in the foregroundA view from a ferry crossing to Islay. A fishing boat passing in front, another ferry approaching in the distance on her way from Port Askaig to Kennacraig.