MV Isle of Arran arriving in Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Calmac ferry arriving at an island ferry portHaving travelled up the Sound of Islay the MV Isle of Arran, Islay ferry for many years, is arriving in Port Askaig. Islay lifeboat on the left.

 

Fishermen with their catch, Isle of Islay

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Picture of crab fishermen emptying their cagesA harbour scene from Port Askaig on the Sound of Islay. Fishermen are sorting their catch (crabs and lobsters) before taking it on land.

 

Taking pictures of Bunnahabhain and the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a man in walking gear taking pictures of a distillery at a sound between two islandsA view south down the Sound of Islay from north of Bunnahabhain. This is me on the right, taking a picture of the view during a walk to Rhuvaal and beyond. Picture courtesy of my sister Imke.