Lock 8 at the Crinan Canal (Journey to Islay)

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Picture of a canal lock on a sunny April afternoon, a house with a sign Cairnbaan House next to the lockA stop on a journey to Islay in April 2017, a short detour along the Crinan Canal with a visit to Cairnbaan. Cairnbaan House on the other side of lock 8.

Bunnahabhain warehouse roofs, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the roofs of a coastal distillery's warehousesA different view of the Bunnahabhain distillery warehouses, looking down at the roof from behind. Bunnahabhain Bay and the Sound of Islay stretching into the distance behind it.

MV Finlaggan passing the Islay RNLI lifeboat

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Picture of the Calmac ferry MV Finlaggan passing the moored Islay RNLI lifeboatThe MV Finlaggan leaving Port Askaig on her way to Kennacraig on the mainland passing the Islay RNLI lifeboat always ready to launch at its moorings. The Jura ferry MV Eilean Dhiura also visible in the distance on the left.