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.

Bright sun over the north of Gigha and Jura panorama

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Panoramic picture of a view over two islands under a bright sun
Bright sun over the north of Gigha and Jura panorama

A stunning June evening at the northern end of Islay’s neighbour Gigha, out for a walk around the Northern Loop. The view is north-west, looking over the northern end of Gigha with Port Mòr on the left, In the distance on the right the Isle of Jura with the famous Paps of Jura.

Coastal landscape in the north east of Gigha

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Picture of a coastal landscape on an island in some beautiful June evening sunshine
Coastal landscape in the north east of Gigha

A beautiful sunny June evening on Islay’s neighbour Gigha. A walk on the Northern Loop Path among many other great views brought this view south along the Sound of Gigha on the eastern side of the island. Kintyre just visible on the left