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.

Benches in the sun at Laphroaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of various benches outside of Laphroaig distillery on Islay on a sunny June afternoon
Benches in the sun at Laphroaig, Isle of Islay

Somehow managed to capture them all empty, so you can take your pick where you’d like to sit. A variety of benches outside of Laphroaig distillery on a sunny June afternoon. Right under the famous warehouse no.1. At a table for a lunch in the sun. Or at the shore of Loch Laphroaig for a view out to sea.

Dog returning stick from Loch Laphroaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wet dog coming out of a loch with a stick in its mouth
Dog returning stick from Loch Laphroaig, Isle of Islay

I can’t remember its name, but after my earlier post of this dog at Laphroaig I’ve made some inquiries and found that this is indeed a local dog. It goes down to Loch Laphroaig regularly to play and make new friends. When I get a chance I’ll have to dig out its name.