View over a hazy Sound of Islay

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Picture of a view over a sound between two islands, a fishing boat passingA view over the Sound of Islay on a hazy April day, somewhere between Bunnahabhain and Rhuvaal. The Paps of Jura just visible through the haze.

Port Ellen harbour on a rainy day, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small harbour with fishing boatsA view of Islay’s main harbour in Port Ellen on a grey and damp day. Several fishing boats are waiting for their next outing at the pier. On the right a former lifeboat which was based on Islay for a while (it has since been sold and moved south to England)

Fishing boat passing between Texa and Lagavulin, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a fishing boat passing in front of a distilleryA view from the north eastern end of Texa over to Islay, a fishing boat passing between the two islands. Lagavulin distillery can be seen on the shore of Lagavulin Bay on Islay. Taken during an excursion with the Islay walking week a few years ago.