MV Isle of Arran in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a ferry in a sound between two islands, a lighthouse also visible in the distanceA view from a few years ago, the MV Isle of Arran in the Sound of Islay. With the MV Finlaggan now in service a quite rare view these days, where the Arran in a relief vessel only. McArthur’s Head lighthouse also visible in the distance.

 

South-east Islay from the Jura viewpoint

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Picture of a view across a sound between two islands, a stone bench in the foregroundUnfortunately now closed to the public, this is a viewpoint from one of the walks at Jura House, Brosdale. The view is across the southern end of the Sound of Islay, McArthur’s Head lighthouse across from the bench my sister Imke is sitting on. Beinn Bheigier (491m) just right of centre.

 

Islay and Jura ferries in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of two ferries, a small and a large in a sound, a lighthouse in the distanceIn front the MV Eilean Dhura, as the name indicates the Jura ferry. In the distance the Isle of Arran, contrary to her name once one of the two Islay ferries. Also visible in the distance McArthur’s Head lighthouse.