MV James (temporary Jura ferry) off Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small red ferry off a small port in a sound between two islands
MV James (temporary Jura ferry) off Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

A view from an Islay ferry over a temporary Jura ferry. The MV James was covering the Port Askaig – Feolin route in spring 2023 when the regular ferry was away for maintenance.

Paps of Jura from the Bunnahabhain road along the Sound of Islay

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Picture of three mountains seen across a sound between two islands
Paps of Jura from the Bunnahabhain road along the Sound of Islay

Not sure from where exactly I took this picture, but I think it was about 1-2 miles from Bunnahabhain distillery from the single track road along the Sound of Islay. Obviously the famous Paps of Jura on the other side, from left to right Beinn an Oir, Beinn Shiantaidh and Beinn a’ Chaolais.

MV James (temporary Jura ferry) in Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small red ferry called James
MV James (temporary Jura ferry) in Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

While the regular Jura ferry was away for repairs/ maintenance in April 2023 the MV James took over to ferry vehicles and passengers across the Sound of Islay. Here she is at the pier in Port Askaig.