Lighthouse in Southern Skerries seen through trees, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small remote lighthouse seen through coastal treesA view of Eilean a’ Chuirn with its small lighthouse off the south coast of Islay, seen through trees during a walk along the Southern Skerries in April.

Ugly Betty still at Bruichladdich distillery, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a special still at Bruichladdich distilleryAn unusual still at Bruichladdich, not used to make whisky. It’s a rare Lomond still, which is used to make the Botanist Gin, the only gin made on Islay.

Loch Gorm, Eilean Mór and Ballinaby, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a loch (lake) with a small crannog island, a farm settlement on the other sideA view across Loch Gorm towards Ballinaby on a sunny Islay day. In the foreground the crannog island of Eilean Mór.