Tag Archives: Sound of Islay

Sound of Islay from the Jura shore

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Picture of a sound between two islands, seen from the shore, low hills on the other side
Sound of Islay from the Jura shore

An April morning on the south western coast of Jura, looking across the Sound of Islay to the east coast of Islay.

Ferry on the approach to Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the bow of a ferry as it approaches an island port
Ferry on the approach to Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

An April evening, the MV Finlaggan approaching Port Askaig, Dunlossit House visible high above the Sound of Islay.

Sailing yacht under spinnaker in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a sailing yacht under spinnaker in a sound between two islands, mountains tower over the yacht
Sailing yacht under spinnaker in the Sound of Islay

Seen from the slopes of Beinn Dubh, a sailing yacht making her way north in the Sound of Islay under a red spinnaker (which the crew had hoisted only minutes before I took this picture, good timing by them!). The Paps of Jura tower over the scene, dwarfing the yacht.