Eilean a’Chuirn lighthouse in the southern skerries, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small lighthouse on skerries off an islandA view of Eilean a’Chuirn lighthouse in the southern skerries on the south coast of Islay east of Ardilistry. This view is from the shore on Islay.

 

Eilean a’Chuirn lighthouse from the Islay ferry

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Picture of a small lighthouse on an island, hills of another island in the backgroundOne of Islay’s lesser known lighthouses, the small light on Eilean a’Chuirn in the southern skerries. Jura in the background with one of the Paps almost hidden by the clouds. Picture courtesy of my sister Imke.

 

Rhinns of Islay lighthouse from Portnahaven, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view to a lighthouse on a small island on a cloudy windy dayA view from above Portnahaven over to Orsay with the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse. Just visible on the right is Eilean Mhic Coinnich. In the distance through the rain shower you can also just make out Ireland.