Port Ellen lighthouse on a cloudy day, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a square lighthouse taken from a passing ferryA view of the lighthouse at Carraig Fhada seen from the Islay ferry turning to Port Ellen.

Port Ellen harbour on a rainy day, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small harbour with fishing boatsA view of Islay’s main harbour in Port Ellen on a grey and damp day. Several fishing boats are waiting for their next outing at the pier. On the right a former lifeboat which was based on Islay for a while (it has since been sold and moved south to England)

Dark clouds over sunny Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a village in the sunshine but dark clouds overheadA view of Port Ellen in the sunshine, yet dark clouds can be seen overhead. The weather can change quickly on Islay…