A slightly hidden gem on Islay, Swan’s pool behind the Ard in Port Ellen. A beautiful sheltered small natural harbour protected by rock formations just off the entrance.
Swan’s pool panorama, Isle of Islay
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MV Isle of Arran leaving Port Ellen on a June morning, Isle of Islay
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A June morning in Port Ellen, the MV Isle of Arran has just departed for the early morning crossing to Kennacraig on the Scottish mainland. Here we catch a last glimpse of her passing the small rocky islands off Port Ellen.
Fraser’s Cairn and Seat above Gleann Mòr, Isle of Islay
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Another view of Fraser’s Seat, this time together with Fraser’s Cairn. Gleann Mòr stretching out in the distance with a few houses in Port Charlotte just visible at Loch Indaal. Also note the Paps of Jura just visible in the haze on the horizon.