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.

Bowmore seen from Loch Indaal at low tide, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal village seen from the sea at low tideDuring low tide you can walk out quite far into Loch Indaal (just watch out for the incoming tide to make sure you’re not surprised), here’s a view back to Bowmore having walked out from near the Gaelic college.

Beaches at Port Flora, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two small beaches along a coast, a lighthouse in the distanceA view down Loch Indaal from Port Flora, two small beaches in the foreground. The Mull of Oa in the distance straight ahead, Loch Indaal lighthouse near Port Charlotte on the right.