The rather poignant Ferguson ferry to Raasay.

 The spanking new ferry – Hallaig – across to Raasay

The ferry (Hallaig) that plies its trade on the short crossing from Sconser on 'mainland' Skye to the island of Raasay is one of the last two boats to be built at Ferguson, shipbuilders in Port Glasgow. It was launched in 2013. Sadly Ferguson, the last commercial shipyard on the lower Clyde, collapsed into administration last week. There are three bids on the table to save the company – it remains to be seen who will be successful and then whether they can keep Ferguson as a going concern.

The launch of the Hallaig in 2013 and the latest news on shipbuilders Ferguson

Hallaig ferry

 The launch of the Hallaig in 2013

 The Hallaig docked@Raasay (above and below)

The Skye's the limit: a few photos from a day on the island

Leaving Sconser for Raasay 

We spent part of the day on the island of Raasay and then drove right round the Trotternish Peninsula. Day was a mix of sunshine and showers, whereas yesterday was mainly wet.   

 Approaching Raasay 

 The handsome Raasay House now 

owned by the community and saved from ruin

Amazingly despite neglect and the fire the lovely 
wooden panelling of the library is still intact.

 The Cuillins from Raasay House (above and below)

 The shrouded Cuillins

Yacht just off Raasay

Hillside ruin on Raasay

Looking towards mainland Scotland

The Old Man of Storr (above and below)

From Trotternish towards the Western Isles – 

Harris and North Uist in far distance