MV Hebridean Isles at McArthur’s Head lighthouse at the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a passing ferry seen from a lighthouse overlooking the entry to a soundA view from McArthur’s Head lighthouse at the southern entrance to the Sound of Islay. The Calmac ferry MV Hebridean Isles is passing north on her way from Kennacraig on the mainland to Port Askaig on Islay. Taken in spring a few years ago, note the daffodils on the left.

 

MV Hebridean Isles in windy Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a ferry arriving on an island on a windy dayA view of the Islay ferry MV Hebridean Isles arriving in Port Ellen on a windy day. The strong wind and the momentum from her turning make her list slightly.

 

Ferry arriving in Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Calmac ferry arriving at a small port in a soundThe MV Hebridean Isles arriving in Port Askaig on a sunny April afternoon. The Angie moored below.