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Port Ellen from the lighthouse, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal village with a ferry terminalA view to Port Ellen from Carraig Fhada lighthouse. The former Islay ferry (now a relief ferry since the MV Finlaggan entered service) MV Isle of Arran is waiting for the next crossing to Kennacraig at the ferry terminal. On the left the silo for the barley brought in for the maltings. Port Ellen Marina just visible behind the ferry pier.

Carraig Fhada lighthouse under dark skies, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a lighthouse under a dark cloudy sky, illuminated by the sun from another directionDark clouds moving out on the south coast of Islay, the sun now illuminating Carraig Fhada lighthouse in Port Ellen.

 

Carraig Fhada lighthouse and Port Ellen buoy, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a square lighthouse and a green buoy with an approaching sailing yachtGuiding ships to the safety of Port Ellen harbour are the lighthouse at Carraig Fhada and the green Port Ellen buoy. A sailing yacht under motor is approaching to pass between the two. The hills of Kintyre on the mainland in the distance