Ruin at Finlaggan from the air, Isle of Islay

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Picture of an old ruin of a house on the shore of a loch (lake) from the airAn unusual view of a small part of Finlaggan from the air, looking straight down. This is one of the better preserved ruins, believed to be a 16/17th century dwelling (also described as MacGilleasbuig’s house). On the right you can make out part of the foundations of the Great Hall, on the left the water of Loch Finlaggan.

Two islands at Finlaggan from the air, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two small islands in a freshwater loch, ruins on one of themA view of Finlaggan from the south, looking at the home of the Lords of the Isles on Islay from a different direction than usual. Right in front of us Eilean na Comhairle. Behind it Eilean Mòr with the various ruins of the old buildings. The Finlaggan visitors centre just visible in the distance.

Loch Finlaggan from the air, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a freshwater loch with two islands from the air, a visitor centre in the foregroundA nice sunny July morning view of Loch Finlaggan from the air, looking south. The Finlaggan Trust visitor centre in the foreground, Eilean Mòr and Eilean na Comhairle towards the right. The path to Finlaggan follows the fence towards the right.