Loch Tarbert and Glenbatrick Lodge, Isle of Jura

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Picture of a sea loch with a large lodge on the shore
Loch Tarbert and Glenbatrick Lodge, Isle of Jura

A view north from near the entrance to Loch Tarbert. The loch stretches out into the distance, almost cutting Jura in half. On the right the impressive Glenbatrick Lodge, Glenbatrick River coming out of Glen Batrick behind it, but difficult to make out from this viewpoint.

Night sky over Laphroaig distillery (4), Isle of Islay

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Picture of a starry night sky over a coastal distillery (Laphroaig on Islay)
Night sky over Laphroaig distillery (4), Isle of Islay

A beautiful, fairly clear November night on Islay. The night sky above Laphroaig on the south coast of Islay shows hundreds of stars sparkling above the distillery. A beautiful view with a hint of the Milky Way just left of centre.

Night sky over Laphroaig distillery (2), Isle of Islay

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Picture of a starry night sky over a coastal distillery (Laphroaig on Islay)
Night sky over Laphroaig distillery (2), Isle of Islay

After trying to get a decent picture with the very bright lights illuminating the “Laphroaig” lettering on the warehouse for a while midnight arrived. And suddenly it was quite a bit darker. Because at midnight the lights are switched off (all other lights remain on though). So here’s another view of the beautiful night sky on the south coast of Islay. Oh, and there might just be a glimpse of a Leonid meteor towards the top right.