MV Eilean Dhiura and MV Isle of Arran in Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two ferries tied up in a ferry portThe Jura ferry and a former Islay ferry, the MV Isle of Arran, waiting for their next crossings in Port Askaig.

 

MV Isle of Arran hiding behind hills, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a ferry partially hidden behind some low hillsA view of the MV Isle of Arran from the Ard at Port Ellen. She is actually tied up at the pier, even though it almost looks like she steaming ahead. Almost all of the hull hidden behind the heather covered hill and the wall.

 

MV Isle of Arran arriving in Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Calmac ferry arriving at an island ferry portHaving travelled up the Sound of Islay the MV Isle of Arran, Islay ferry for many years, is arriving in Port Askaig. Islay lifeboat on the left.