Water arriving for Bowmore whisky at the distillery, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a water supply flowing into a whisky distillery
Water arriving for Bowmore whisky at the distillery, Isle of Islay

The distillery lade arriving at Bowmore distillery with water for making some new Islay single malt whisky.

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