http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay.htm Information about the latest additions to Isle of Islay pages: pictures, travelogues, local information, guides and more en-gb Copyright 2008, Armin Grewe rss@armin-grewe.com (Armin Grewe) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:50:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-rss.gif http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay.htm 140 70 http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-back-pano-2008-10.htm Taken on the same day as the panorama of the front from October 2008, a view of the back of the hotel. Good views of the second floor with the roof starting to take shape. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.4MB download for the panorama Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:50:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-back-pano-2008-10.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-port-ellen-panoramas.htm Panorama pictures of the redevelopment of the former Islay Hotel in Port Ellen on the Isle of Islay from 2007 to 2008, using Apple QuickTime technology. The collection now contains four panoramas from Oct 2007, Apr 2008, Jul 2008 and Oct 2008 as well as two bonus panoramas of the back of the building in Jul and Oct 2008. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:50:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-port-ellen-panoramas.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-pano-2008-10.htm Late October 2008: During the late summer months more progress was made. This panorama shows the first floor completed and the second floor progressing quickly. The roof is scheduled to be completed soon. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.3MB download for the panorama Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:30:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-pano-2008-10.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/port-charlotte-pier-islay-360deg-pano.htm A panorama overlooking Loch Indaal on the Isle of Islay on a beautiful morning in April 2006.The view takes in Loch Indaal, parts of Port Charlotte, the Paps of Jura, Laggan Point and The Oa with the American Monument. QuickTime VR required to view, 4MB download for the panorama Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:05:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/port-charlotte-pier-islay-360deg-pano.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-loch-indaal-port-charlotte-bowmore-panorama.htm A panorama of a view over Loch Indaal with Port Charlotte and Bowmore on the Isle of Islay, taken from Beinn Tart a'Mhill on the Rinns of Islay. The view is mainly north east, taking in a large part of the centre of Islay. Taken on a beautiful late afternoon in June 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 4MB download for the panorama Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:45:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-loch-indaal-port-charlotte-bowmore-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-more-180panoramas.htm The seventh panorama for the second collection of 180o Quicktime VR panoramas from the Isle of Islay. The latest panorama listed is a view over Loch Indaal in the centre of Islay. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:45:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-more-180panoramas.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-back-pano-2008-07.htm Taken on the same day as the panorama of the front from July 2008, a view of the back of the hotel. Gives an impression where the restaurant will be as well as most of the guest rooms. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.2MB download for the panorama Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:34:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-back-pano-2008-07.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-pano-2007-10.htm Late October 2007: The demolition of the old hotel had been completed in mid September 2007. This panorama shows the foundations being laid and work on the basement under way. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.6MB download for the panorama Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:30:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-pano-2007-10.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-pano-2008-04.htm Mid April 2008: A lot of progress was made even during the winter. This panorama shows the ground floor nearing completion with a number of features of the building starting to be recognisable. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.7MB download for the panorama Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:30:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-pano-2008-04.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-pano-2008-07.htm Mid July 2008: During the early summer months a lot of progress was made. This panorama shows the first floor nearing completion and the second floor being kicked off. This is where the guest rooms will be. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.5MB download for the panorama Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:30:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-pano-2008-07.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-kilchoman-distillery-panorama.htm A panorama of Kilchoman Distillery on the west coast of Islay (2MB download). The view is from a corner of the yard, taking in most of the distillery buildings. Taken on a beautiful sunny afternoon in June 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.0MB download for the panorama Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-kilchoman-distillery-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-kilchoman-still-house-panorama.htm A panoramic view into the still house at Kilchoman distillery (1.5MB download). The view focuses on the wash and spirit stills flanking the spirit safe, but other areas are also visible. Taken in June 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.5MB download for the panorama Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-kilchoman-still-house-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-distillery-panoramas.htm 7 whisky distillery panoramas now in this collection from the Isle of Islay: Quicktime VR panoramas of the famous whisky distilleries, including Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Ardbeg, Kilchoman and Bruichladdich. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-distillery-panoramas.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/printable-islay-guide.htm The downloadable and printable 37 page guide to the Isle of Islay (PDF format linked from the page) has now been published in the third updated and expanded edition. Ideal to take with you for visits to Islay. Thu, 22 May 2008 20:17:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/printable-islay-guide.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/sanaigmore-north-islay-panorama.htm A panorama of a view over Sanaigmore Bay and the north of Islay from the hills above Sanaigmore Bay. Again looking from Cnoc Uamh nam Fear the view is mainly east, taking in a large part of the coastline as well as the hills in the north of Islay. Jura also visible on the horizon. Taken in June 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.8MB download for the panorama Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:25:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/sanaigmore-north-islay-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-gleann-tuath-panorama.htm A panorama of a view over Gleann Tuath in the north west of Islay, taken on a summer evening in June 2007. Looking from the top of Cnoc Uamh nam Fear south towards the Rinn of Islay and two of the famous bays. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.9MB download for the panorama Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:15:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-gleann-tuath-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-kilchoman-rainbow.htm A panorama of a rainbow over Kilchoman on the west coast of Islay (1.2MB download), taken in June 2007. After a rainy afternoon suddenly the sun broke through, presenting me with this wonderful rainbow above the Kilchoman Crags and Kilchoman House. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.2MB download for the panorama Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:30:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-kilchoman-rainbow.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-saligo-bay-evening.htm An evening at Saligo Bay on the west coast of Islay panorama (2.1MB download). Taken on a windy summer evening in June 2007, a good hour before sunset late in the evening. The view is from the dunes above Traigh Fleisgein Mhor. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.1MB download for the panorama Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:45:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-saligo-bay-evening.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-bowmore-loch-indaal-panorama.htm A panoramic view over Bowmore on the shore of Loch Indaal on Islay (3.2MB download). A view of the whole village stretching along Loch Indaal, seen from across the loch. Taken on a nice evening in June 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 3.2MB download for the panorama Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:45:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-bowmore-loch-indaal-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-bowmore-shore-panorama.htm A panoramic view over Bowmore, Islay's 'capital' with its pier (2.9MB download). Port Charlotte and Beinn Tart a'Mhill are also visible on the Rinns of Islay on the other side of Loch Indaal. Taken in June 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.9MB download for the panorama Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:10:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-bowmore-shore-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/bowmore-loch-indaal-panorama.htm A panorama of a view over Bowmore and Loch Indaal, taking in most of the villages on Loch Indaal as well as the Paps of Jura towering over the landscape. Taken on a sunny morning in June 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.9MB download for the panorama Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:25:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/bowmore-loch-indaal-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-180panoramas.htm Now 25 panoramas listed on the overview page for my 180o Quicktime VR panoramas from the Isle of Islay collection. The latest addition is a view over Bowmore and Loch Indaal on the Isle of Islay. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:25:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-180panoramas.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-glen-logan-panorama.htm A panorama of a view over Glen Logan and the Sound of Islay on the east coast of Islay. The Isle of Jura and glimpses of the mainland are visible in the distance. Taken during a walk to An Cladach in June 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 2MB download for the panorama Sat, 26 Jan 2008 23:37:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-glen-logan-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-loch-gruinart-seals-panorama.htm A panoramic view over dozens of seals on a sandbank in Loch Gruinart on the north coast of Islay. Taken in June 2007 QuickTime VR required to view, 2.6MB download for the panorama Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:25:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-loch-gruinart-seals-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-saligo-bay-summer-panorama.htm A panoramic view over Saligo Bay on the west coast of Islay. View from the dunes over Traigh Fleisgein Mhor and out to sea. Taken on a beautiful sunny afternoon with bright light in June 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 3.6MB download for the panorama Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:15:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-saligo-bay-summer-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-loch-gruinart-panorama.htm A panoramic view over Loch Gruinart in the north west of Islay. The view is from Ardnave on the west coast of the loch, looking mainly east towards Killinallan and surrounding areas. Parts of Jura can also be spotted. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.9MB download for the panorama Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:15:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-loch-gruinart-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-ardnave-machair-panorama.htm A panoramic view over the machair at Ardnave Point in the north west of Islay. Lots of flowers, some sheep and a rabbit. Nave Island, Colonsay and Oronsay as well as the Isle of Mull are also visible. QuickTime VR required to view, 10.5MB download for the panorama Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:05:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-ardnave-machair-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-portnahaven-panorama.htm A panoramic view over the small village of Portnahaven on the Rinns of Islay, taken from the small shipyard at the southern end of the village. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.3MB download for the panorama Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:24:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-portnahaven-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-bruichladdich-panorama.htm A panoramic view over Bruichladdich village and Bruichladdich Distillery, taken from Bruichladdich pier. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.4MB download for the panorama Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:45:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-bruichladdich-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-ardbeg-coastal-panorama.htm A panoramic view over Ardbeg Distillery from a small hill just west of the distillery, overlooking the distillery and Loch an t-Sailein. QuickTime VR required to view, 5MB download for the panorama Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:15:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-ardbeg-coastal-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-lagavulin-bay-panorama.htm A panoramic view over Lagavulin Bay with Lagavulin distillery, the small island of Texa and the hills of The Oa, taken from the low hills just east of the bay. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.9MB download for the panorama Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:35:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-lagavulin-bay-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-kilchoman-machir-bay-sunset.htm A panoramic view over Kilchoman Beach and Machir Bay just before sunset from near the Kilchoman Military Cemetery. QuickTime VR required to view, 3MB download for the panorama Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:15:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-kilchoman-machir-bay-sunset.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-the-oa-ireland-rhinns-pano.htm A panoramic view over The Oa, Ireland and the Rhinns from Turnaichaid (170m) on the Rhinns of Islay on a clear and sunny day. QuickTime VR required to view, 4.6MB download for the panorama Sat, 29 Sep 2007 18:51:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-the-oa-ireland-rhinns-pano.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-laggan-bay-pano.htm A panoramic view over Laggan Bay with the Big Strand from Turnaichaid (170m) on the Rhinns of Islay. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.6MB download for the panorama Sat, 29 Sep 2007 17:43:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-laggan-bay-pano.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-faq.htm Updated with questions about banks, where to get cash and local Islay beer: As the title says, answers to frequently asked questions about the Isle of Islay. I hope in particular first time visitors to Islay will find this page helpful. Sat, 01 Sep 2007 20:19:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-faq.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-otranto.htm An update to my page about the sinking of the HMS Otranto and HMS Tuscania near the Isle of Islay, pictures of the American Monument on The Oa and the Kilchoman Military Cemetary. Added more pictures of the American Monument on The Oa, added the full text of the plaque and updated the related links. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 21:11:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-otranto.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/kilchoman-islay-west-coast-pano.htm A panoramic view over the west coast of Islay from the Kilchoman Crags, taking in Machir Bay, Saligo Bay, Loch Gorm and Kilchoman to name a few of the many places. QuickTime VR required to view, 3.7MB download for the panorama Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:10:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/kilchoman-islay-west-coast-pano.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-travelogues.htm A collection of links to reports and travelogues from visits to the Islay of Islay, Scotland 1998-2007 Sat, 04 Aug 2007 18:30:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-travelogues.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-jura-panoramas.htm A collection of Quicktime VR panoramas from the Isle of Jura, mainly from walks showing hills, lochs and untouched wild nature. Sun, 10 Jun 2007 14:50:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-jura-panoramas.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/paps-jura-loch-an-t-siob-panorama.htm A panoramic view over Loch an t-Siob and the three Paps of Jura, the famous mountains on the Isle of Jura. Taken during the Islay Walking Week April 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 3.3MB download for the panorama Sun, 10 Jun 2007 14:50:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/paps-jura-loch-an-t-siob-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/between-paps-jura-panorama.htm A panoramic view north from Imir an Aonaich between two of the Paps of Jura on the Isle of Jura. Beinn an Oir (785m) on the left, Beinn Shiantaidh (757m) on the right. Taken during the Islay Walking Week April 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 3.4MB download for the panorama Sun, 10 Jun 2007 14:50:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/between-paps-jura-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/sound-of-islay-from-jura-panorama.htm A panoramic view over the Sound of Islay as seen from the Isle of Jura. The view stretches from Caol Ila in the south to Rhuvaal Lighthouse in the north. Taken during the Islay Walking Week April 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 4.3MB download for the panorama Sat, 09 Jun 2007 18:50:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/sound-of-islay-from-jura-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/glen-loch-drolsay-panorama.htm A panoramic view over Loch Drolsay at the centre of Glen Drolsay in the north of Islay. Taken during the Islay Walking Week April 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.8MB download for the panorama Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:15:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/glen-loch-drolsay-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/2lochs-pano.htm A panoramic view over the centre of Islay, taking in two of the main sea lochs, Loch Indaal and Loch Gruinart. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.4MB download for the panorama Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:10:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/2lochs-pano.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/killinallan-traigh-baile-aonghais-pano.htm A panoramic view over the beach at Killinallan Point and Traigh Baile Aonghais, Isle of Islay. Beautiful sunshine during the Islay Walking Week April 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.8MB download for the panorama Mon, 28 May 2007 00:05:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/killinallan-traigh-baile-aonghais-pano.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-farming.htm An update to my page about farming on Islay. Added pictures of middle white pigs and updated pictures of highland cattle. Sun, 20 May 2007 09:50:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-farming.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/gigha-islay-jura-from-ferry-panorama.htm A panoramic view back over Gigha, Islay and Jura from the Port Askaig to Kennacraig ferry. Nice late afternoon light on a crossing in August 2006. QuickTime VR required to view, 900kb download for the panorama Sun, 06 May 2007 19:05:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/gigha-islay-jura-from-ferry-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-sound-south-panorama.htm A panoramic view over the southern end of the shore of Islay at the Sound of Islay, seen from the ferry travelling from Port Askaig to Kennacraig. The view stretches from McArthur's Head to An Cladach. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.9MB download for the panorama Sun, 06 May 2007 08:52:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-sound-south-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-links.htm An update to my page with Isle of Islay related links. Added a section about Islay schools and teachers websites/blogs. Tue, 01 May 2007 20:03:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-links.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-lossit-bay-panorama.htm A 360o panoramic view of Lossit Bay on the west coast of Islay. Slightly dark and moody, but also some bright spots on the horizon. QuickTime VR required to view, 4.3MB download for the panorama Fri, 06 Apr 2007 14:18:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-lossit-bay-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/rhinns-of-islay-panorama.htm A 360o panoramic view over the Rhinns of Islay (also Rinns of Islay) taking in a large number of places incl Portnahaven and Orsay, Machir Bay, The Oa, Ireland to name a few. QuickTime VR required to view, 5.2MB download for the panorama Sun, 01 Apr 2007 20:17:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/rhinns-of-islay-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-kilchiaran-bay-pano.htm A panoramic view over Kilchiaran Bay on the west coast of Islay. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.9MB download for the panorama Sun, 25 Mar 2007 21:03:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-kilchiaran-bay-pano.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-loch-indaal-pano.htm A panoramic view over Loch Indaal and Laggan Bay from the shore just south of Port Charlotte, Islay. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.7MB download for the panorama Sun, 04 Mar 2007 20:10:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-loch-indaal-pano.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-port-charlotte-beach-pano.htm A panoramic view over Port Charlotte from the beach at Port Lag na Traghadh, taking in The Oa, Loch Indaal and the shore front of Port Charlotte, Islay. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.6MB download for the panorama Sat, 24 Feb 2007 19:25:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-port-charlotte-beach-pano.htm