Learning to surf on Loch Indaal, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two children learning to windsurf on a sea loch, assisted by two adults
Learning to surf on Loch Indaal, Isle of Islay

I think it only lasted for one season (or maybe two?), back in 2008 James set up a watersports school at Loch Indaal. Here two young learners are having a go at windsurfing with Laggan Point in the distance in the background.

Laphroaig distillery from the Islay ferry in July

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Picture of Laphroaig distillery on Islay seen from a passing ferry
Laphroaig distillery from the Islay ferry in July

A view from a ferry crossing to Islay in July some years ago, looking over to Laphroaig distillery near Port Ellen. The core distillery with the old warehouse no 1 on the right, the more modern warehouses on the left.

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.