Carraig Fhada lighthouse and houses on a stormy November day, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a square lighthouse and a few adjacent houses on a stormy but sunny November day
Carraig Fhada lighthouse and houses on a stormy November day, Isle of Islay

A view from the only ferry that left Islay during a stormy November weekend with storm Bert. Looking back at Carraig Fhada lighthouse with the cottages next to (and above) it. Waves breaking over the rocks around the lighthouse.

River Sorn near the road bridge at Bridgend, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small river flowing over a weir towards a stone road bridge
River Sorn near the road bridge at Bridgend, Isle of Islay

A view from the banks of the River Sorn in Bridgend Woods, looking over a small weir towards the road bridge over the river in Bridgend. Taken in November 2024

Port Ellen maltings and the rebuilt distillery, Isle of Islay

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Picture of some old distillery warehouses, an industrial maltings and a modern glass fronted distillery
Port Ellen maltings and the rebuilt distillery, Isle of Islay

A view from a ferry at Port Ellen pier, looking over the water to some key Islay whisky sites. In the front some of the old warehouses from the original Port Ellen distillery, at some point shut down. Behind it to the right the industrial Port Ellen maltings and to the left the rebuilt and reopened distillery with lots of glass and other modern features.