Tag Archives: Jura

Islay ferry MV Finlaggan gathering speed

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Picture of the Calmac ferry MV Finlaggan cruising along a soundHaving just left Port Askaig for a crossing to Kennacraig on the mainland the Islay ferry MV Finlaggan is gathering speed to cruise down the Sound of Islay.

MV Finlaggan passing the Islay RNLI lifeboat

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Picture of the Calmac ferry MV Finlaggan passing the moored Islay RNLI lifeboatThe MV Finlaggan leaving Port Askaig on her way to Kennacraig on the mainland passing the Islay RNLI lifeboat always ready to launch at its moorings. The Jura ferry MV Eilean Dhiura also visible in the distance on the left.

The Paps of Jura and a passing gull over the Sound of Islay

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Picture of the Paps of Jura (mountains) seen from Islay with a gull in front of themA view from Port Askaig across the Sound of Islay towards the Paps of Jura. A gull passing right in front of them.