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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.

Jura ferry and Caol Ila distillery, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small ferry on a sound between two islands, a distillery on the sideA view over the Sound of Islay from Feolin on Jura, watching the Jura ferry approaching. Caol Ila distillery visible in the distance on Islay.

 

Walkers above Loch na Mile, Isle of Jura

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Picture of a group of walkers on a hillside high above two coastal baysA picture from an Islay walking week excursion to the neighbouring Isle of Jura. The view is over the east coast and the Sound of Jura with the mainland in the distance. Loch na Mile below, Lowlandman’s Bay behind it.