July evening light in Tarbert (Journey to Islay)

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Picture of a small fishing village in some mild July evening light
July evening light in Tarbert (Journey to Islay)

A popular stop on the journey to Islay, just a few miles from the ferry terminal in Kennacraig. An impression from a July evening a good number of years ago, looking across the harbour to the fishing boats, the ruin of the old castle on the hill above.

Port Ellen distillery from the Islay Hotel

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Picture of a coastal distillery (Port Ellen on Islay) seen through a window of an under construction hotel
Port Ellen distillery from the Islay Hotel

An older picture from back in 2008 when the Islay Hotel was under construction. Through the opening for a future window we can see the warehouses of the old Port Ellen distillery.

The Thalassa anchored off Port Ellen distillery and maltings, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a tall ship anchored off a distillery and maltings
The Thalassa anchored off Port Ellen distillery and maltings, Isle of Islay

A view of the Thalassa (a regular Islay visitor) from the arriving ferry, Port Ellen maltings and Port Ellen distillery in the background.