MV Isle of Arran leaving Port Ellen on a June morning, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the CALMAC ferry MV Isle of Arran cruising on a calm sea behind some low rocks
MV Isle of Arran leaving Port Ellen on a June morning, Isle of Islay

A June morning in Port Ellen, the MV Isle of Arran has just departed for the early morning crossing to Kennacraig on the Scottish mainland. Here we catch a last glimpse of her passing the small rocky islands off Port Ellen.

Carraig Fhada lighthouse and houses on a stormy November day, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a square lighthouse and a few adjacent houses on a stormy but sunny November day
Carraig Fhada lighthouse and houses on a stormy November day, Isle of Islay

A view from the only ferry that left Islay during a stormy November weekend with storm Bert. Looking back at Carraig Fhada lighthouse with the cottages next to (and above) it. Waves breaking over the rocks around the lighthouse.

Rocks off the Ard in Port Ellen on a stormy day, Isle of Islay

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Picture of some coastal rocks and cliff on a stormy day, waves breaking over the lower rocks, lots of white horses on the sea
Rocks off the Ard in Port Ellen on a stormy day, Isle of Islay

A view from the MV Finlaggan in Port Ellen during a short calmer weather window when storm Bert passed Scotland in November 2024. Waiting for the only departure during a stormy weekend a view over the western end of the Ard. Some waves crashing over the outlaying rocks.