Learning to surf on Loch Indaal, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two children learning to windsurf on a sea loch, assisted by two adults
Learning to surf on Loch Indaal, Isle of Islay

I think it only lasted for one season (or maybe two?), back in 2008 James set up a watersports school at Loch Indaal. Here two young learners are having a go at windsurfing with Laggan Point in the distance in the background.

Laphroaig distillery from the Islay ferry in July

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Picture of Laphroaig distillery on Islay seen from a passing ferry
Laphroaig distillery from the Islay ferry in July

A view from a ferry crossing to Islay in July some years ago, looking over to Laphroaig distillery near Port Ellen. The core distillery with the old warehouse no 1 on the right, the more modern warehouses on the left.

October evening light in Bowmore, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal landscape under some mild evening light
October evening light in Bowmore, Isle of Islay

An October afternoon in Bowmore, looking past the battery across Loch Indaal towards the Rhinns of Islay.