McArthur’s Head lighthouse from the Islay ferry

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Picture of a lighthouse on a coastal head, see from a ferryThe first Islay landmark many will see, at least those arriving with the ferry to Port Askaig. McArthur’s Head lighthouse at the southern end of the Sound of Islay.

 

McArthur’s Head Lighthouse and Passing Ferry, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a lighthouse with a ferry passingA view from McArthur’s Head lighthouse looking over the Sound of Islay. One of the Islay ferries is passing below, the Hebridean Isles on her way to Kennacraig.

 

McArthur’s Head Lighthouse from the Stairs, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view up to a lighthouse from stairs leading up to itA different view of McArthur’s Head lighthouse high above the Sound of Islay. This is the view up to the lighthouse from the stairs leading up to it from the small pier at the bottom of the cliffs. I don’t know how many steps.