
A view from the Islay ferry on the way to Port Ellen a good number of years ago. The famous Lagavulin distillery at Lagavulin Bay with the ruin of Dunyvaig Castle at the entrance on the right.

A view from the Islay ferry on the way to Port Ellen a good number of years ago. The famous Lagavulin distillery at Lagavulin Bay with the ruin of Dunyvaig Castle at the entrance on the right.

A view of the Thalassa (a regular Islay visitor) from the arriving ferry, Port Ellen maltings and Port Ellen distillery in the background.

Regular Islay travellers will recognise the red seats of a Calmac ferry. On one crossing a good number of years ago I noticed this cute dog enjoying the crossing in the June sunshine.