MV Hallaig passing between Islay and Gigha

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Picture of a small car ferry on her journeyA passing visitor to the waters between Islay and Jura. This is the Clyde built Calmac ferry MV Hallaig on her way to her new home on the Sconser to Raasay route. It is a Diesel Electric Hybrid ferry.

Laphroaig distillery from the Islay ferry

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Picture of a coastal distillery seen from a passing ferryA view of Laphroaig distillery in the sunshine from the passing ferry on the way to Islay. The big lettering on warehouse nr.1 can be seen nicely from here. Also note the small fishing boat on the right.

 

Islay and Jura ferries in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of two ferries, a small and a large in a sound, a lighthouse in the distanceIn front the MV Eilean Dhura, as the name indicates the Jura ferry. In the distance the Isle of Arran, contrary to her name once one of the two Islay ferries. Also visible in the distance McArthur’s Head lighthouse.