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.

 

MV Isle of Arran at Port Askaig linkspan, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a ferry tied up at a linkspanA slightly older picture from a brilliant summer day on Islay. The MV Isle of Arran, then regular ferry, now relief boat, is waiting at the linkspan in Port Askaig. The Paps of Jura on the right.

 

Carraig Mhòr lighthouse and Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small lighthouse in a sound, behind it a stately home and a berthed ferryA view from the ferry travelling up the Sound of Islay approaching Port Askaig. On the left the small lighthouse at Carraig Mhòr. Behind it Dunlossit House and on the right the MV Isle of Arran berthed in Port Askaig.