LOCH STRIVEN - the ferry

Although built for the short crossing from Largs to Cumbrae in 1986, LOCH STRIVEN has been serving the island of Raasay from Sconser on Skye for several years. Each year, however, she returns to her earlier home waters when she visits the Clyde for her annual overhaul. She is seen here approaching the slipway at Rhubodach on Bute, before heading to the boatyard at Ardmaleish where she was slipped shortly afterwards.