Bowmore across Loch Indaal in June 2024, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small coastal village seen across a sea loch
Bowmore across Loch Indaal in June 2024, Isle of Islay

A view across Loch Indaal, I think from somewhere in the Blackrock area. Bowmore in the mild June evening light on the other side of the loch, the distillery on the right. A sailing yacht anchored just off it to the right. The Round Church visible up the hill above the village centre.

Olistadh dig above Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay

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Picture of an archaeological dig at an abandoned village
Olistadh dig above Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay

An impression from the archaeological dig at Olistadh on the Rhinns of Islay in June 2024. If you look closely you can just make out the Port Charlotte water treatment plant in the distance towards the left, the village of Port Charlotte is at the shore of Loch Indaal behind it.

Olistadh barley kiln in June 2024, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the remains of an old barley kiln discovered during an archaeological dig
Olistadh barley kiln in June 2024, Isle of Islay

I hope I remember this correctly, I believe this is an old barley kiln discovered during the archaeological dig at Olistadh on the Rhinns of Islay in June 2024.