Tag Archives: Bowmore

Barnacle Geese at Gartbreck, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a flock of Barnacle Geese in flight, seen across an old stone wallSome Barnacle Geese passing Gartbreck near Bowmore in April 2014. Most of the geese have left by that time of year, these were some of the last remaining ones, soon to leave as well. The view is from Gartbreck over to Bowmore (you can see the Round Church’s tower and roof towards the right). May be the geese were spooked by the yellow helicopter landing near Bowmore?

The old bakery in Bowmore, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a house with a sign The BakeryUnfortunately a view long gone, the bakery closed many years ago, leaving Islay without a bakery. Recently a small bread baker has started up, but there is no full time baker on Islay at the moment.

Bowmore distillery in the October evening sun, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Bowmore distillery on the shore under low evening sunAn October evening on Islay, the view is from Bowmore pier over to Bowmore distillery in the early evening sun.