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Jura ferry approaching slip at Feolin, Isle of Jura

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Picture of a small car ferry approaching a slipway
Jura ferry approaching slip at Feolin, Isle of Jura

An interesting view of the Jura ferry from the Islay ferry. While the Islay ferry is being prepared to depart from Port Askaig the Eilean Dhiura made a run to Feolin across the heavy current in the Sound of Islay. The tide was running from north to south (left to right), so the ferry initially travelled “sideways” towards the north, against the current (you can see the wash from right to left). At the last minute is turned right (or better, to starboard) to land at the ferry slip. Some great skill by the captain.

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.

Fleur de Lampaul approaching in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of an old ketch approaching in the distance
Fleur de Lampaul approaching in the Sound of Islay

Admittedly this could be somewhere out on the open sea, you just have to believe me it’s really in the north of the Sound of Islay. Not visible in the picture are Islay on the left and Jura on the right. It’s the Fleur de Lampaul approaching in the distance, seen from Port Askaig.