MPV Minna passing the Isle of Jura

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Picture of a marine protection vessel passing an island with high mountainsSpotted from the ferry to Islay, the Scottish Marine Protection Vessel (MPV) Minna (which has a sister ship called, yes, you guessed it, MPV Jura). Beinn an Oir, the highest of the Paps of Jura, towering over the ship.

On the Strand between Colonsay and Oronsay

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Picture of a view from a beach between two islands fallen dry at low tideA popular day trip from Islay is a visit to Colonsay and there in particular if the tide is right the walk across the Strand to Oronsay. This view is from about half way across the Strand, looking east with the Paps of Jura in the distance.

Approaching the Sound of Islay on a walk

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Panoramic picture of a group of walkers approaching a sound between two islands on a sunny dayA beautiful panoramic view of the landscape at the foot of Sgarbh Breac, overlooking the Sound of Islay with Jura and the Paps of Jura on the other side. We were returning from Bolsa on a walk in the north of Islay.