Sunset at the slip in Bowmore, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a sunset seen across a sea lochA very colourful June sunset on Islay, watched across Loch Indaal from the slip in Bowmore.

Smoking Kiln Pagoda at Laphroaig Distillery, Isle of Islay

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Picture of kiln pagoda smoking at Laphroaig distilleryNot many distilleries do their own malting any more, of the remaining few three are on Islay: Bowmore, Kilchoman and Laphroaig. This picture was taken at Laphroaig distillery.

Machir Bay from the Dunes Panorama, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wide bay with a beach seen from the top of some dunesA panoramic view from the top of the dunes at Machir Bay on the west coast of Islay. Coull Farm on the right, the old radar stations (now mainly used for telecommunications masts) on the left. I had the long beach for myself.