The Oa and Laggan Bay from a plane, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view from a plane over a small peninsula next to a wide bay with a sandy beach
The Oa and Laggan Bay from a plane, Isle of Islay

Another view from the departing plane taken by my late mother at the end of her last visit to Islay. The view goes along the Big Strand in Laggan Bay out towards the Oa penisula. The North Channel behind it, Ireland somewhere in the far distance under the clouds.

Rocks at the Singing Sands on a hazy day, Isle of Islay

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Picture of some rocks off a beach on a cloudy and hazy day, a gull flying above
Rocks at the Singing Sands on a hazy day, Isle of Islay

A hazy and overcast April afternoon on Islay, a view out to sea from the Singing Sands on the Oa. Kintyre not visible in the distance, as it’s hidden by the haze.

Port Ellen buoy, distillery and maltings, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a green buoy in a bay with a distillery and maltings on the shore. Also a motorboat passing.
Port Ellen buoy, distillery and maltings, Isle of Islay

A view from the arriving Islay ferry, the well known Port Ellen buoy right in front of us. On the shore the old Port Ellen distillery and maltings. On the right a motorboat we spotted earlier.