Category Archives: Lighthouses

A picture of a lighthouse on Islay

Carraig Fhada lighthouse and Port Ellen buoy, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a square lighthouse and a green buoy with an approaching sailing yachtGuiding ships to the safety of Port Ellen harbour are the lighthouse at Carraig Fhada and the green Port Ellen buoy. A sailing yacht under motor is approaching to pass between the two. The hills of Kintyre on the mainland in the distance

 

Carraig Mhòr lighthouse and Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small lighthouse in a sound, behind it a stately home and a berthed ferryA view from the ferry travelling up the Sound of Islay approaching Port Askaig. On the left the small lighthouse at Carraig Mhòr. Behind it Dunlossit House and on the right the MV Isle of Arran berthed in Port Askaig.

 

Sun breaking through over Orsay and Rhinns of Islay lighthouse

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Picture of a small island with a lighthouse, sun breaking through cloudsA view from Port Wemyss over to Orsay with the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse. The sun is just breaking through the clouds on a mostly cloudy day.