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The former shortest railway on Islay (at Laphroaig)

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Picture of a short railway to transport peat into a distilleryIt is now gone and has been replaced by a chute or conveyor belt (unfortunately I can’t remember…), but this was once the shortest railway on Islay. It was used to transport peat to the drying kiln at Laphroaig distillery.

 

Laphroaig distillery from the Singing Sands, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal distillery, seen across the seaThe L of Laphroaig is just hidden behind the rocks, but it’s still easily recognisable. A view of Laphroaig across the sea from the Singing Sands.

 

Laphroaig distillery tour in the still house, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a tour group being shown the still house at Laphroaig distilleryLaphroaig visitors are being shown the still house during a distillery tour.