On the morning ferry from Islay to Jura

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Picture of a red Mini Clubman on a small ferry across a sound between two islandsA picture from the day I climbed two of the Paps of Jura a few years ago. I took the first ferry in the morning from Islay to Jura to have as much time as possible. While it was a bit cloudy at first it did clear up nicely later in the day for some great views. My destination can be seen just left of centre in the distance.

The north of Islay with Rhuvaal lighthouse

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Picture of a remote coastline with a lone lighthouseA view from the Islay to Colonsay ferry to the north of Islay. Rhuvaal lighthouse guards the far northern tip of Islay. Sgarbh Breac (364m, highest hill in the north of Islay) in the centre. The Sound of Islay to the left.

 

Paps of Jura and Craighouse from the Islay ferry

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Picture of two high mountains with a coastal village belowA view from the Islay ferry on the way to Port Askaig, looking over to the Isle of Jura. Two of the Paps of Jura (Beinn an Oir (785m, left) and Beinn Shiantaidh (757m, right)) towering over Craighouse, the main settlement on Jura.