Tag Archives: Port Askaig

MV Finlaggan approaching in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of the Calmac ferry MV Finlaggan approaching in front of some hillsThe Islay ferry MV Finlaggan on her way to Port Askaig, having left Kennacraig on the mainland 2 hours before. Hills in the south east of Islay in the background.

MV Finlaggan passing the Islay RNLI lifeboat

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Picture of the Calmac ferry MV Finlaggan passing the moored Islay RNLI lifeboatThe MV Finlaggan leaving Port Askaig on her way to Kennacraig on the mainland passing the Islay RNLI lifeboat always ready to launch at its moorings. The Jura ferry MV Eilean Dhiura also visible in the distance on the left.

The Paps of Jura and a passing gull over the Sound of Islay

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Picture of the Paps of Jura (mountains) seen from Islay with a gull in front of themA view from Port Askaig across the Sound of Islay towards the Paps of Jura. A gull passing right in front of them.