Paps of Jura from Ballitarsin, Isle of Islay

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Paps of Jura from Ballitarsin, Isle of Islay

A beautiful sunny October morning on Islay with a beautiful view to the Paps of Jura from Ballitarsin.

Barnacle Geese flying past a cottage at Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large number of Barnacle Geese flying past a cottage at the top of a sea loch
Barnacle Geese flying past a cottage at Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay

A mid October afternoon on the RSPB Loch Gruinart reserve, the early arrivals of the Barnacle Geese had been spooked and were flying past a cottage near the top of the loch.

Bunnahabhain distillery in October 2021, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Bunnahabhain distillery on a cloudy day in October 2021, seen from slip north of the distillery
Bunnahabhain distillery in October 2021, Isle of Islay

A view of Bunnahabhain distillery in October 2021 from the slip just north of the distillery. The new visitor centre in the foreground, with a great balcony offering stunning views over the Sound of Islay. The new biomass plant under construction in the background on the right.