Carraig Fhada lighthouse and Kilnaughton beach cottages, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a lighthouse, behind some houses close to the shore and a beachA view from the ferry arriving on Islay, looking to the lighthouse at Carraig Fhada. Behind it some of the new houses next to Kilnaughton Bay, right above the beach.

 

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.