Ardbeg distillery from the Islay ferry

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Picture of Ardbeg distillery seen from the ferryA view of Ardbeg distillery on the south coast of Islay seen from the ferry to Port Ellen.

Port Askaig on an evening in 2004, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small village and ferry terminal with construction work going onA lot has changed in this view since this picture was taken in 2004. The project to completely reshape the whole waiting area had only just begun, huge amounts of rocks and earth were still going to be excavated behind the red and white barrier. Probably the biggest construction project on Islay ever.

Clouds over Sgarbh Breac, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view from a ferry to an island, clouds over a mountain on the islandA view from the evening ferry returning from Colonsay to Islay. While mostly clear a few clouds have gathered over the top of Sgarbh Breac (364m), the highest hill in the north of Islay. Mala Bholsa in the distance on the right, Rhuvaal towards the left of Sgarbh Breac.