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Arriving back on Islay from an excursion to Colonsay

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Picture of a ferry travelling through a sound between two islands, a small village/port on the right
Arriving back on Islay from an excursion to Colonsay

Returning to Islay from the popular day trip to Colonsay on a Wednesday, parts of Port Askaig just visible on the right.

MV Lord of the Isles approaching Colonsay pier

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Picture of a ferry approaching a pier
MV Lord of the Isles approaching Colonsay pier

A day trip from Islay to Colonsay, late in the afternoon after a nice day on Colonsay and Oronsay. The Calmac ferry MV Lord of the Isles approaching Colonsay pier for the return crossing to Islay.

Port Ellen distillery and maltings and the Thalassa, Isle of Islay

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Picture of an old distillery with modern maltings with a tall ship moored offshore
Port Ellen distillery and maltings and the Thalassa, Isle of Islay

A view from the Islay ferry arriving in Port Ellen, looking over to the old Port Ellen distillery and the modern Port Ellen maltings. The Thalassa, a regular visitor to Islay, is moored just off them.