Rhinns of Islay lighthouse from near Claddach

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Picture of a lighthouse on a small island off a rocky shore

A view south from the wave power station near Claddach. Eilean Mhic Coinnich in the foreground on the right, behind it Orsay with the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse.

Walkers on the Singing Sands, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a group of walkers on a beach, a lighthouse and a village in the backgroundDuring the Islay walking week 2013 we visited the Singing Sands near Port Ellen, having walked up the along the shore from Inveraval. On the right the lighthouse at Carraig Fhada and in the distance Port Ellen.

 

MV Hebridean Isles at McArthur’s Head lighthouse at the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a passing ferry seen from a lighthouse overlooking the entry to a soundA view from McArthur’s Head lighthouse at the southern entrance to the Sound of Islay. The Calmac ferry MV Hebridean Isles is passing north on her way from Kennacraig on the mainland to Port Askaig on Islay. Taken in spring a few years ago, note the daffodils on the left.