McArthur’s Head lighthouse in April 2011, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a lighthouse on top of cliffsA nice sunny view of the McArthur’s Head lighthouse seen from the ferry in the Sound of Islay.

Craighouse and the Paps of Jura from the Islay ferry

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Picture of a coastal village below three mountains on an islandA view from the Islay ferry on a nice clear day, looking to the Isle of Jura. The Paps of Jura dominate the skyline, sheltering below on the coast is Jura’s main village, Craighouse.

Passing ships near the Sound of Islay

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Picture of two ships passing in front of an islandA view from the Islay ferry approaching the southern entrance of the Sound of Islay. A Navy vessel passing north in the Sound of Jura. Another Islay ferry coming out of the Sound of Islay on her way from Port Askaig to Kennacraig.