Relief Islay ferry MV Lord of the Isles leaving West Loch Tarbert

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Picture of the Calmac ferry MV Lord of the Isles in bright June sunshine
Relief Islay ferry MV Lord of the Isles leaving West Loch Tarbert

Spotted from a walk on the Northern Loop on the Isle of Gigha, the MV Lord of the Isles coming out of West Loch Tarbert on her way to Islay. The MV Lord of the Isles served as relief Islay ferry in June 2023 while the regular ferries were away for their annual maintenance.

MV Lord of the Isles en route to Islay below the Paps of Jura

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Picture of the Calmac ferry MV Lord of the Isles with the hazy Paps of Jura in the background
MV Lord of the Isles en route to Islay below the Paps of Jura

Spotted from the northern end of Gigha on a beautiful June evening, the MV Lord of the Isles on her way to Islay with the Paps of Jura as the backdrop (The LotI was the relief ferry while the MV Finlaggan was away for her annual overhaul in June 2023).

MV Lord of the Isles approaching Colonsay pier

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MV Lord of the Isles approaching Colonsay pier

A day trip from Islay to Colonsay, late in the afternoon after a nice day on Colonsay and Oronsay. The Calmac ferry MV Lord of the Isles approaching Colonsay pier for the return crossing to Islay.