MV James and the MV Isle of Islay in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a small local ferry (MV James) and a large ferry (MV Isle of Islay) in a sound between two islands
MV James and the MV Isle of Islay in the Sound of Islay

Seen from the MV Finlaggan getting ready to depart Port Askaig in late April 2026: The temporary Jura ferry MV James approaching from Feolin, behind it the new Islay ferry MV Isle of Islay arriving form Kennacraig.

MV Isle of Islay arriving in Port Askaig

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Picture of a Calmac ferry (MV Isle of Islay) arriving at an island ferry port (Port Askaig on Islay)
MV Isle of Islay arriving in Port Askaig

Seen from the departing MV Finlaggan, a look back to Port Askaig where the new ferry MV Isle of Islay is arriving in April 2026

MV Isle of Islay passing Dunlossit House at the Sound of Islay

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Picture of the Calmac ferry MV Isle of Islay passing a baronial mansion in some mild April evening light
MV Isle of Islay passing Dunlossit House at the Sound of Islay

Watched from the MV Finlaggan on the way to Kennacraig, the new ferry MV Isle of Islay passing Dunlossit House while arriving at Port Askaig.