Crane during Port Ellen pier extension 2011, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a crane on a pier during extension work
Crane during Port Ellen pier extension 2011, Isle of Islay

Back in 2011 Port Ellen pier was extended to accommodate the new larger Islay ferry MV Finlaggan. Here’s a view of a crane used for the construction on the pier with the barley boat in the background.

West Tower near Bridgend on a small hill, Isle of Islay

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Picture of an old stone tower on a small hill
West Tower near Bridgend on a small hill, Isle of Islay

A view up to the old West Tower near Bridgend, the lesser known of the two towers near/in Bridgend

Port Ghille Greamhair from the cliffs, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small beach between cliffs, a shallow stream running across it
Port Ghille Greamhair from the cliffs, Isle of Islay

A different view of Port Ghille Greamhair near Sanaigmore in the north west of Islay, looking landwards rather than out to sea as in most of my other pictures of it.