Fishing boat passing Caol Ila distillery, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a fishing boat passing a coastal distilleryA view from the ferry to Jura, looking back to Islay. A small fishing boat is passing with Caol Ila distillery in the background.

 

Two Ferries in Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two ferries at a small harbour, a small car ferry and a large car ferryTwo different ferries in Port Askaig: On the left the Eilean Dhiura, the small ferry serving Jura across the Sound of Islay. On the right the MV Hebridean Isles, connecting Islay with the mainland at Kennacraig.

 

Approaching Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view from a ferry approaching a small port in the eveningA view up the Sound of Islay from the Islay ferry approaching Port Askaig. You can just see the pier from here. On the left the small lighthouse at Carraig Mhor, just left of centre Dunlossit House.