MV James (temporary Jura ferry) in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a small red landing craft in a sound between two islands, two mountains in the background
MV James (temporary Jura ferry) in the Sound of Islay

A slightly unusual view in the Sound of Islay: When the usual Jura ferry was away in April 2023 for repairs/ maintenance the MV James took over to ferry vehicles and passengers across the Sound of Islay.

Gleann Choireadail from a ferry in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a dramatic coastal glen (valley) seen from a ferry in a sound on an overcast April evening
Gleann Choireadail from a ferry in the Sound of Islay

One of my favourite views of Islay in any weather, Gleann Choireadail at the southern end of the Sound of Islay. McArthur’s Head lighthouse just visible on the left. Seen from a ferry on the way to Port Askaig.

April evening sun over Islay and Jura seen from the ferry

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Picture of some bright evening sun over two islands in the distance, seen across the sea from a ferry
April evening sun over Islay and Jura seen from the ferry

A view back to Islay and Jura from the ferry about to enter West Loch Tarbert on a crossing to Kennacraig in April 2023. The weather had been beautiful and sunny with bright blue skies for 5 days, lasting for the ferry crossing as well.