Swan’s Pool and distant Laphroaig distillery, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a natural harbour with some small boats, a coastal distillery in the distance
Swan’s Pool and distant Laphroaig distillery, Isle of Islay

A view across Swan’s Pool with a view small boats, if you look closely you can also spot Laphroaig distillery in the distance. Taken on a cloudy June afternoon on Islay.

Laphroaig distillery from the Swan’s pool, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Laphroaig distillery seen across a coastal landscape
Laphroaig distillery from the Swan’s pool, Isle of Islay

A view from a walk out to Swan’s Pool on the Ard at Port Ellen on an overcast June afternoon. Laphroaig distillery in the distance with Loch Laphroaig towards the right.

Port Ellen from the Ard track to Swan’s Pool, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view over a coastal village around a sea loch
Port Ellen from the Ard track to Swan’s Pool, Isle of Islay

A view back to Port Ellen around Loch Leodamais from a walk across the Ard to the Swan’s Pool in June 2025. Port Ellen marina and the pier with the grain silo in the centre. The maltings just visible in the distance towards the right.