Beinn Shiantaidh from Beinn an Oir, Isle of Jura

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Picture of a round shaped mountain seen from another oneOne of the best excursions from Islay is to climb the famous Paps of Jura. This view shows Beinn Shiantaidh (757m) from Beinn an Oir (785m). Loch an t-Siob to the right. The mainland in the background.

Islay Lifeboat and Islay Ferry MV Hebridean Isles

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Picture of the Islay lifeboat with the Islay ferry MV Hebridean Isles arriving behindA regular view at Port Askaig, the Islay lifeboat moored at its station with the Islay ferry arriving from Kennacraig, in this case the MV Hebridean Isles.

Bright Sun over Islay and Jura

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Picture of a bright sun on a clear sky over the sea, two islands in the distanceA view from a ferry crossing to Islay on a very bright and sunny day. Islay is on the left, the entrance to the Sound of Islay just right of the Sun and Jura on the right. The Paps of Jura nicely visible on the right as well.