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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.

Low clouds swirling around the Paps of Jura seen from Saligo, Isle of Islay

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Picture of three mountains with low clouds hanging around them in the failing evening light, a small settlement in the foreground
Low clouds swirling around the Paps of Jura seen from Saligo, Isle of Islay

A view from Saligo across Islay to the Paps of Jura on an April evening not long before sunset. Low clouds swirling around the Paps (not sure if this is an inversion?) with Carnduncan in the foreground on the right.

April evening sun over Islay and Jura seen from the ferry

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Picture of some bright evening sun over two islands in the distance, seen across the sea from a ferry
April evening sun over Islay and Jura seen from the ferry

A view back to Islay and Jura from the ferry about to enter West Loch Tarbert on a crossing to Kennacraig in April 2023. The weather had been beautiful and sunny with bright blue skies for 5 days, lasting for the ferry crossing as well.