Jura ferry leaving Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small car ferry in front of a small village with a ferry terminalA view from the ferry leaving Islay for Kennacraig, looking back at Port Askaig. The Jura ferry MV Eilean Dhuira is just leaving for her short crossing to Jura, passing behind the bigger ferry to the mainland.

Jura ferry and Islay lighthouse

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Picture of a small ferry close to the shore of a sound, a small lighthouse in the backgroundA view of the Jura ferry Mv Eilean Dhiura on the Port Askaig side of the Sound of Islay. In the background the small lighthouse at Carraig Mhòr.

Port Askaig on an evening in 2004, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small village and ferry terminal with construction work going onA lot has changed in this view since this picture was taken in 2004. The project to completely reshape the whole waiting area had only just begun, huge amounts of rocks and earth were still going to be excavated behind the red and white barrier. Probably the biggest construction project on Islay ever.