2024 upgrade works at Kennacraig for new Islay ferries

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Picture of machinery during upgrade work at a ferry terminal, including cranes and platforms
2024 upgrade works at Kennacraig for new Islay ferries

I’m not sure what exactly they were doing, but these works at Kennacraig in November 2024 were part of the upgrades in preparation for the two new Islay ferries scheduled to arrive in early 2025

Islay ferry MV Finlaggan in Kennacraig on a calm November afternoon

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Picture of a Calmac ferry (the MV Finlaggan) approaching a pier in a sea loch on a calm mostly cloudy November afternoon
Islay ferry MV Finlaggan in Kennacraig on a calm November afternoon

The MV Finlaggan arriving at Kennacraig in West Loch Tarbert on a calm November 2023 afternoon for a crossing to Islay.

West Loch Tarbert coastline (Journey to Islay)

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Picture of a coastline along a sea loch on an overcast November afternoon, some distant sun just breaking through
West Loch Tarbert coastline (Journey to Islay)

A view from the journey to Islay, reminding you that you’re getting closer to your destination. The view is down the coastline on the south eastern side of West Loch Tarbert. I quite like the outcrop with the lone tree, not sure if it has a name and if it does what it is.