Laphroaig distillery from the Swan’s pool, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Laphroaig distillery seen across a coastal landscape
Laphroaig distillery from the Swan’s pool, Isle of Islay

A view from a walk out to Swan’s Pool on the Ard at Port Ellen on an overcast June afternoon. Laphroaig distillery in the distance with Loch Laphroaig towards the right.

Watching MV Finlaggan departing Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a person watching a Calmac ferry departing
Watching MV Finlaggan departing Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

A picture taken by my sister Imke, who had just arrived on this ferry. That’s me watching (and filming) the MV Finlaggan departing from Port Askaig on the Sound of Islay for another crossing to Kennacraig.

Small fishing boat leaving Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small fishing boat motoring out in front of some rocky outcrops
Small fishing boat leaving Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

Watched on a late June early morning in Port Ellen after dropping off my sister at the early morning ferry, a small fishing boat leaving for a fresh catch, cruising through the calm seas. Kintyre visible on the horizon.