Tag Archives: Port Ellen

Port Ellen from the lighthouse, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal village with a ferry terminalA view to Port Ellen from Carraig Fhada lighthouse. The former Islay ferry (now a relief ferry since the MV Finlaggan entered service) MV Isle of Arran is waiting for the next crossing to Kennacraig at the ferry terminal. On the left the silo for the barley brought in for the maltings. Port Ellen Marina just visible behind the ferry pier.

Sunny Singing Sands (and rocks), Isle of Islay

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Picture of a golden beach with rocks around itA view of a small part of the Singing Sands on the south coast of Islay. Some rocks around the golden sand, which can sing if it’s in the right mood.

 

Finishing for the weekend during the Islay Hotel rebuild

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Picture of a man locking up a building siteAn older picture from the rebuilding project of the Islay Hotel in Port Ellen a few years ago. A worker is shutting the building site for the weekend. The hotel is now finished and open for business, seven days a week. No more finishing for the weekend.