Carraig Fhada lighthouse and ferry watchers, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a square lighthouse on a stormy day, several people standing on the shore near the lighthouse
Carraig Fhada lighthouse and ferry watchers, Isle of Islay

A view from an Islay ferry to the mainland on a stormy November weekend during a short calmer weather window. During that window it wasn’t as wild as I had seen it at other times, but there were still quite a few people out watching the ferry leave in the choppy seas.

Port Ellen panorama from the ferry, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a coastal village with a pier, grain silo and harbour
Port Ellen panorama from the ferry, Isle of Islay

A panoramic view over Port Ellen from the MV Finlaggan with boarding almost completed, just the Islay Crabs lorry still to be loaded. Taken on a stormy November 2024 morning.

McArthur’s Head lighthouse seen from the Islay ferry

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Picture of a lighthouse on a steep cliff above a sound
McArthur’s Head lighthouse seen from the Islay ferry

A nice view of McArthur’s Head lighthouse from an Islay ferry travelling to Port Askaig, helped by the tele lens bringing it much closer. I quite like the good view of the stairs leading from the lighthouse to the pier at the shore, unfortunately I can’t remember how many steps there are (I’ve climbed it once or twice, not sure)