Ferry in the October evening light, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a ferry moored at a pier against a low evening sunA view across Loch Leòdamais towards the Oa on an October evening on Islay. The Islay ferry MV Isle of Arran is waiting at the pier for the next crossing to Kennacraig.

Port Ellen from the lighthouse, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal village with a ferry terminalA view to Port Ellen from Carraig Fhada lighthouse. The former Islay ferry (now a relief ferry since the MV Finlaggan entered service) MV Isle of Arran is waiting for the next crossing to Kennacraig at the ferry terminal. On the left the silo for the barley brought in for the maltings. Port Ellen Marina just visible behind the ferry pier.

MV Isle of Arran passing the Paps of Jura

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Picture of a ferry passing mountains on an islandA view from a ferry to Islay, the other ferry going the other way to Kennacraig. The other ferry in this case is the former (she’s now a relief boat) Islay ferry MV Isle of Arran. In the background the Paps of Jura with some interesting clouds draped over them.