MV James (temporary Jura ferry) off Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small red ferry off a small port in a sound between two islands
MV James (temporary Jura ferry) off Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

A view from an Islay ferry over a temporary Jura ferry. The MV James was covering the Port Askaig – Feolin route in spring 2023 when the regular ferry was away for maintenance.

MV James (temporary Jura ferry) in Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small red ferry called James
MV James (temporary Jura ferry) in Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

While the regular Jura ferry was away for repairs/ maintenance in April 2023 the MV James took over to ferry vehicles and passengers across the Sound of Islay. Here she is at the pier in Port Askaig.

Sparks flying at the old Port Askaig pier, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a worker cutting an old metal girder at an old pier
Sparks flying at the old Port Askaig pier, Isle of Islay

Mainly picked this picture for the flying sparks and their reflection on the water. Taken back in 2007 when the old pier at Port Askaig was being demolished during the expansion and rebuilding of the pier and harbour facilities at Port Askaig.