Low evening clouds over McArthur’s Head, Isle of Islay

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Picture of low clouds over coastal hills above a lighthouse
Low evening clouds over McArthur’s Head, Isle of Islay

An evening ferry crossing to Islay, a distant view of McArthur’s Head lighthouse with some low clouds over the hills in the fading light.

Paddle Steamer Waverley on Loch Long (from a journey to Islay)

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Picture of the paddle steamer Waverley cruising on a loch, a wooden old sailing yacht anchored in the background
Paddle Steamer Waverley on Loch Long (from a journey to Islay)

While I haven’t seen the PS Waverley on Islay yet (she visits every once in a while) I have seen her in Glasgow and as in this picture on Loch Long. I had picked up my sister at the airport in Glasgow and we were on our way to Kennacraig for the ferry to Islay. Driving around the top of Loch Long I spotted the Waverley and told my sister to grab my camera. I caught up with the Waverley at the open stretch just before the road turns off to Glen Croe at Ardgartan and my sister managed to get a few shots including this one. Also note the nice wooden yacht anchored in the background.

Ardbeg flowers in a cask, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a variety of flowers planted in a whisky cask cut in half
Ardbeg flowers in a cask, Isle of Islay

A variety of flowers in a recycled whisky cask at Ardbeg distillery. Picture courtesy of my late mother from her last Islay visit.