The Flying Dutchman at Bruichladdich pier, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a tall ship moored at a pierA beautiful June evening on Islay, the visiting Flying Dutchman is tied up at Bruichladdich pier (she had arrived earlier that evening, after travelling past the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse and Frenchman’s Rocks). The Mull of Oa with the American Monument in the background.

Waves and beach in Lossit Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of waves running up to a beach on a bright sunny day, a sailing ship in the distanceA beautiful sunny June afternoon in Lossit Bay on the west coast of Islay, waves running up on to the beach with it’s golden sand. If you’ll look closely you’ll also spot a sailing ship on the horizon, that’s the Flying Dutchman on her way to Bruichladdich.

Flying Dutchman arriving in Bruichladdich, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a tall ship in the evening lightHaving sailed around the Rhinns of Islay, passing the Frenchman’s Rocks and the lighthouse, the Flying Dutchman arrived in Bruichladdich on a beautiful June evening. Bowmore also visible in the distance on the left.