Walkers on the Singing Sands, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a group of walkers on a beach, a lighthouse and a village in the backgroundDuring the Islay walking week 2013 we visited the Singing Sands near Port Ellen, having walked up the along the shore from Inveraval. On the right the lighthouse at Carraig Fhada and in the distance Port Ellen.

 

Carraig Fhada lighthouse Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a white square lighthouse on a rocky outcropA view of the lighthouse at Carraig Fhada near Port Ellen. Compared to the other lighthouses on Islay this is the most unusual with its square tower.

 

Carraig Fhada lighthouse from the Ard, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a lighthouse, seen across a bayA view of the lighthouse at Carraig Fhada, seen across the bay from the Ard at Port Ellen. Kilnaughton Bay to the right.