Rocky Laphroaig shore and a glimpse of a barley boat, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a rocky shoreline with a red cargo ship in the distance
Rocky Laphroaig shore and a glimpse of a barley boat, Isle of Islay

A view from Laphroaig towards the Oa, the rocky shoreline just west of Laphroaig in front of us. The barley boat (unfortunately not sure which this one is) just about to disappear behind them on its way to Port Ellen. Towering over it the cliffs of the Oa.

Barnacle Geese above the Laddie Shop, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large number of Barnacle Geese above a distillery building with Laddie Shop written on it
Barnacle Geese above the Laddie Shop, Isle of Islay

After finishing some Islay single malt whisky shopping at Bruichladdich distillery I noticed a good number of Barnacle Geese passing over the Laddie Shop

Bowmore from Port Ban on the Rhinns of Islay

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Picture of a coastal village seen across a sea loch
Bowmore from Port Ban on the Rhinns of Islay

A view from Port Ban on the Rhinns of Islay, looking across Loch Indaal to Bowmore. Bowmore distillery just left of centre, the tower of the Round Church just visible towards the right.