Bàgh na Dòirlinne and Eilean Garbh, Isle of Gigha

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Picture of a sandy beach at a tombolo, a small island at the end. Another island with mountains in the background
Bàgh na Dòirlinne and Eilean Garbh, Isle of Gigha

One of the most photogenic beaches on the Isle of Gigha, Bàgh na Dòirlinne on the northern side of the An Dòirlinn tombolo leading to Eilean Garbh. Jura with the dramatic Paps of Jura in the distance on the right. Taken on a stunning bright sunny afternoon in June 2023.

Islay and Jura from the Kilberry road panorama

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Panoramic picture of a view from the mainland to two islands, Islay and Jura
Islay and Jura from the Kilberry road panorama

A view from the Kilberry road in Argyll on a beautiful April morning. The view goes out across the Sound of Jura to the Isle of Islay (on the left) and the Isle of Jura (centre and right, with the Paps of Jura towering over the view)

MV James (temporary Jura ferry) in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a small red landing craft in a sound between two islands, two mountains in the background
MV James (temporary Jura ferry) in the Sound of Islay

A slightly unusual view in the Sound of Islay: When the usual Jura ferry was away in April 2023 for repairs/ maintenance the MV James took over to ferry vehicles and passengers across the Sound of Islay.