MV Finlaggan berthing in Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the Calmac ferry MV Finlaggan berthing at a pier in a sound between two islands
MV Finlaggan berthing in Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

A regular view for over a decade now, the Calmac ferry MV Finlaggan berthing in Port Askaig on the Sound of Islay (although with the new ferries coming on line hopefully over the next 6-9 months this will probably be over soon). Picture taken mid June 2025 when I was picking up my sister Imke from the ferry.

Cow on the move at Eorrabus farm, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a white cow with black markings running in a field. A farm behind it. also some mountains on the horizon
Cow on the move at Eorrabus farm, Isle of Islay

Out on a walk around Loch Skerrols and Brigdend Woods we were walking along a track past a field near Eorrabus. Quite a few cows in the field got curious about us passing and started to run and follow us. This one was running past during a short lull, so I managed to catch it on its own with the famous Paps of Jura in the background.

Sound of Islay panorama from the ferry, June 2025

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Panoramic picture of a view back from a ferry over a sound between two islands
Sound of Islay panorama from the ferry, June 2025

A view back from an Islay ferry having just left Port Askaig en route to Kennacraig on the mainland in late June 2025. You can make out Port Askaig on the left as well as the famous Paps of Jura on the right. Sgarbh Breac on Islay also in the distance towards the left, but Rhuvaal lighthouse is too far to make out.