Small fishing boat leaving Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small fishing boat motoring out in front of some rocky outcrops
Small fishing boat leaving Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

Watched on a late June early morning in Port Ellen after dropping off my sister at the early morning ferry, a small fishing boat leaving for a fresh catch, cruising through the calm seas. Kintyre visible on the horizon.

Waves, Kintyre, Arran and the Moon from an Islay ferry

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Picture of a view from a ferry, taking in waves, mainland, hills from an island as well as the Moon in the sky
Waves, Kintyre, Arran and the Moon from an Islay ferry

A view from a ferry to Islay in April 2024, looking back to Kintyre with the hills of Arran behind. The waves from the ferry spreading, while if you look closely you can spot the Moon up in the sky.

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