Arran hills from an Islay ferry

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Picture of some higher hills behind a lower coastline, seen from the stern of a ferry
Arran hills from an Islay ferry

A view back from an April afternoon crossing to Islay on the MV Finlaggan. Despite the overcast skies the long distance visibility was very good, allowing a nice view of the hills of the Isle of Arran towering over the lower landscape of the Kintyre peninsula.

Islay ferry MV Finlaggan passing Gigha. And a Gannet

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Picture of a ferry passing some small islands, also a Gannet flying past
Islay ferry MV Finlaggan passing Gigha. And a Gannet

A view from the Kilberry road, the Islay ferry MV Finlaggan passing the northern end of the Isle of Gigha with the Twin Beaches on her way to Kennacraig. Also note the Gannet flying past bottom left of the picture.

Islay ferry MV Finlaggan at Kennacraig in the October evening sun

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Picture of a ferry arriving in a sea loch under a low evening sun
Islay ferry MV Finlaggan at Kennacraig in the October evening sun

A beautiful mid October evening on a journey to Islay, watching the ferry MV Finlaggan arriving at Kennacraig in West Loch Tarbert in the mild evening sunshine.