Kilnaughton beach on a mostly cloudy November day, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view along a sandy beach in a wide bay, a square lighthouse visible at the end of the bay
Kilnaughton beach on a mostly cloudy November day, Isle of Islay

Out for a quick walk on Kilnaughton beach near Port Ellen on a mostly cloudy late November day. Carraig Fhada lighthouse visible in the distance on the left.

Islay’s Carraig Fhada lighthouse with Kintyre in the background

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Picture of a square lighthouse on a rocky outcrop, a peninsula visible in the background
Islay’s Carraig Fhada lighthouse with Kintyre in the background

A view from Kilnaughton beach in November 2025, looking over to the famous Carraig Fhada lighthouse near Port Ellen. Kintyre with the Mull of Kintyre on the right in the background.

Port Ellen maltings and distillery warehouses from Kilnaughton beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a modern malting with some old whisky distillery warehouse on a coast
Port Ellen maltings and distillery warehouses from Kilnaughton beach, Isle of Islay

During a November 2025 walk out on Kilnaughton beach, looking across the bay to the Port Ellen maltings and the old Port Ellen distillery warehouses. If you look closely, hidden behind the trees you can just make out the new/rebuilt Port Ellen distillery.