MV Eilean Dhiura and MV Isle of Arran in Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two ferries tied up in a ferry portThe Jura ferry and a former Islay ferry, the MV Isle of Arran, waiting for their next crossings in Port Askaig.

 

MV Isle of Arran arriving in Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Calmac ferry arriving at an island ferry portHaving travelled up the Sound of Islay the MV Isle of Arran, Islay ferry for many years, is arriving in Port Askaig. Islay lifeboat on the left.

 

Fishermen with their catch, Isle of Islay

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Picture of crab fishermen emptying their cagesA harbour scene from Port Askaig on the Sound of Islay. Fishermen are sorting their catch (crabs and lobsters) before taking it on land.