October sun over Loch Laphroaig and the Oa, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view over a small sea loch with a high coastline in the distance
October sun over Loch Laphroaig and the Oa, Isle of Islay

An October afternoon at the south east coast of Islay. We’re looking across Loch Laphroaig (Laphroaig distillery is behind us to the right) along the shore towards Port Ellen (not visible). The hills of the Oa in the distance on the horizon.

Scaffolding at Carraig Fhada lighthouse, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a square lighthouse with scaffolding around it
Scaffolding at Carraig Fhada lighthouse, Isle of Islay

A memory from back in 2003, when there was scaffolding around Carraig Fhada lighthouse. I assume it was for painting and maybe other repairs. A Calmac ferry in the distance, I believe the MV Hebridean Isles.

Kilnaughton beach panorama, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a beach on a bay, a village in the distance on the other side of the bay
Kilnaughton beach panorama, Isle of Islay

One of the most popular beaches on Islay, in particular with families, the beach in Kilnaughton Bay. Looking over to Port Ellen you can see the ferries come and go (or being berthed at the pier) as well as various other marine traffic. Also good views to Carraig Fhada lighthouse and on a clear day Kintyre (both not in the panorama though)