Lyrabus, Uiskentuie and Blackpark across Loch Indaal from Bowmore, Isle of Islay

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Picture of three small coastal settlements seen across a sea loch
Lyrabus, Uiskentuie and Blackpark across Loch Indaal from Bowmore, Isle of Islay

Seen across Loch Indaal from the beach in Bowmore, the three small settlements of Lyrabus, Uiskentuie and Blackpark (from left to right) on the Rhinns of Islay. Uiskentuie beach stretching out to the left.

Bowmore beach and distillery, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small sandy beach at a sea loch, a whisky distillery (Bowmore) at the end of the beach
Bowmore beach and distillery, Isle of Islay

A beautiful June afternoon in Bowmore at the shore of Loch Indaal. The small beach in front of us with the famous Bowmore distillery at the end. In front of it on the left the community swimming pool in a converted warehouse, heating by excess heat from the distillery. Also note Beinn Tart a’ Mhill on the Rhinns of Islay in the distance.

Shore Street in Bowmore on a sunny June day, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a narrow village street with shops and houses, cars parked on the left
Shore Street in Bowmore on a sunny June day, Isle of Islay

A view down Shore Street in Bowmore from the corner with Main Street on a nice sunny June day in 2025. The Celtic House on the left, excellent book store and more.