Category Archives: Lighthouses

A picture of a lighthouse on Islay

Carraig Fhada lighthouse behind cliffs at the Singing Sands, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a square white lighthouse behind some rugged cliffs next to a sandy beach
Carraig Fhada lighthouse behind cliffs at the Singing Sands, Isle of Islay

A view from the Singing Sands on a November early afternoon, Carraig Fhada lighthouse towering over the cliffs.

Islay’s Carraig Fhada lighthouse with Kintyre in the background

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Islay’s Carraig Fhada lighthouse with Kintyre in the background

A view from Kilnaughton beach in November 2025, looking over to the famous Carraig Fhada lighthouse near Port Ellen. Kintyre with the Mull of Kintyre on the right in the background.

Colourful cloud over McArthur’s Head lighthouse, Isle of Islay

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Colourful cloud over McArthur’s Head lighthouse, Isle of Islay

Watched from a ferry from Port Askaig to Kennacraig, a beautiful colourful cloud in the sunset light behind McArthur’s Head lighthouse at the southern end of the Sound of Islay.