Tag Archives: Sound of Islay

Jura ferry berthing below the Paps of Jura

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Picture of a small ferry berthing at a slipway, three large mountains in the background
Jura ferry berthing below the Paps of Jura

Seen from the departing Islay ferry, the small Jura MV Eilean Dhuira arriving at Feolin with the majestic Paps of Jura as the background. Beinn a’Chaolais in the front, Beinn an Oir on the left, Beinn Shiantaidh on the right.

Tender on the way to the MV Ocean Endeavour in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a small tender on its way to a moored cruise ship in a sound between two islands
Tender on the way to the MV Ocean Endeavour in the Sound of Islay

A return visitor to Islay, after anchoring in Loch Indaal previously the MV Ocean Endeavour was in the Sound of Islay this time. Tenders took the passengers to and from Port Askaig.

Old ketch passing Dunlossit House, Isle of Islay

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Picture of an old ketch under sail passing an old stately home on a hillside above a sound between two islands
Old ketch passing Dunlossit House, Isle of Islay

Before passing Caol Ila distillery this nice old ketch passed Dunlossit House overlooking the Sound of Islay. Seen from Feolin on Jura.