Walkers on Giur-bheinn, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a group of walkers at a summit cairnAn impression from the Islay walking week 2013, walkers at the summit of Giur-bheinn in the north of Islay. The Sound of Islay and the Paps of Jura (partially covered by clouds) 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.