Loch Indaal lighthouse on the Rhinns of Islay between the Paps of Jura

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Picture of a small lighthouse with some mountains in the background
Loch Indaal lighthouse on the Rhinns of Islay between the Paps of Jura

A closer look at the Loch Indaal lighthouse just outside Port Charlotte on the Rhinns of Islay. The telephoto lens makes it look like the lighthouse is almost standing between the Paps of Jura, in reality they are about 17 miles away.

Some Sunday morning traffic in Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay

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Picture of some sheep on a road in a coastal village on an overcast morning
Some Sunday morning traffic in Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay

A Sunday morning in November in Port Charlotte on the Rhinns of Islay, about to leave for a walk along the Loch Indaal Way coastal path. On my way out of the village I encountered some slightly unexpected traffic….

Moonlit sky with some stars over the north of Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal village during a moonlit night with some stars visible in the sky
Moonlit sky with some stars over the north of Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay

A view from Port Charlotte pier on a moonlit (not visible in the picture, it was further towards the right/east) night on the Rhinns of Islay. This is the northern end of Port Charlotte with the Rhinns Medical Centre and Daal Terrace. The Loch Indaal lighthouse flashing on the right. A few stars just visible in the moonlit sky, I think that’s the “Big Dipper” constellation you can spot.