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Isle of Arran Ferry – A Tribute

June 15, 2022 by ron

Isle of Arran Ferry at Sea

Trevor Boult, an officer in the merchant navy, profiles the MV Isle of Arran a ship that has served Islay well Remarks such as 'she's a fine sea boat' and 'she's my favourite' about the ferry Isle of Arran are made with enthusiasm and some … [Read more...] about Isle of Arran Ferry – A Tribute

The Sea Route To Islay

June 14, 2022 by ron

CMAL created a commemorative brochure in PDF format to mark the launch of MV Finlaggan on 24 May 2011. The brochure is titled "The Sea Route to Islay - The Journey to Finlaggan". Written by CalMac Historian Ian McCrorie, the brochure charts the … [Read more...] about The Sea Route To Islay

Book Review Last of the Puffermen

June 4, 2022 by ron

Last of the Puffermen

In 1965 Keith McGinn left a secure, but dead end job with Ayr Burgh Water Department to serve as a deck hand on the 'Lady Isle,' a diesel puffer owned by Irvine Shipping and Trading Company, a subsidiary of the well known puffer owning firm Ross and … [Read more...] about Book Review Last of the Puffermen

Kingdom of MacBrayne

June 3, 2022 by ron

Kingdom of MacBrayne

Kingdom of MacBrayne, a Book Review: Caledonian MacBrayne, or Calmac, is the ferry operator for the majority of islands off the Scottish west coast. Calmac is a familiar name for people who make use of their reliable ferry service. I still remember … [Read more...] about Kingdom of MacBrayne

Paddle Steamer Islay III

May 14, 2022 by ron

Paddle Steamer Islay III

I have two images of the good old days for you, they show the Paddle Steamer Islay III, built by Todd & McGregor, Glasgow in 1872. The Paddle Steamer of 497 tons and 211.4 feet in length was built as the Princess Louise and was launched in May 1872. … [Read more...] about Paddle Steamer Islay III

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I'm not sure if there are places in Europe where wildlife is more abundant and as diverse as on Islay. Wherever you walk or drive, there is always something to be seen, and often something special … Read More... about Islay Wildlife

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