Carraig Fhada lighthouse and houses on a stormy November day, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a square lighthouse and a few adjacent houses on a stormy but sunny November day
Carraig Fhada lighthouse and houses on a stormy November day, Isle of Islay

A view from the only ferry that left Islay during a stormy November weekend with storm Bert. Looking back at Carraig Fhada lighthouse with the cottages next to (and above) it. Waves breaking over the rocks around the lighthouse.

Rocks and choppy waters off the Ard, Isle of Islay

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Picture of rocks in choppy water off a rocky shoreline, a small island visible in the distance
Rocks and choppy waters off the Ard, Isle of Islay

Another view of the rocks and cliffs off the Ard at Port Ellen on a stormy November morning during storm Bert. This view is from the moving ferry on the way to Kennacraig. On the right you can see Texa, if you look closely you can also spot Laphroaig distillery in the distance on the left.

2024 upgrade works at Kennacraig for new Islay ferries

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Picture of machinery during upgrade work at a ferry terminal, including cranes and platforms
2024 upgrade works at Kennacraig for new Islay ferries

I’m not sure what exactly they were doing, but these works at Kennacraig in November 2024 were part of the upgrades in preparation for the two new Islay ferries scheduled to arrive in early 2025