Big sky over Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal village with a harbourA view of Port Ellen from across the bay, the Thalassa anchored on the left. Pier in the centre, Loch Leodamais on the right.

 

Walkers high above Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a group of walkers settling down for a break on a hillside high above a shorelineAn impression from the Islay walking week 2013, a walk in the hills above Laphroaig distillery (not in the picture) and Port Ellen. We had our lunch on a hillside with beautiful views over the southern coastline. The Oa in the far distance, Port Ellen on the shore below just left of centre.

 

MV Isle of Arran hiding behind hills, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a ferry partially hidden behind some low hillsA view of the MV Isle of Arran from the Ard at Port Ellen. She is actually tied up at the pier, even though it almost looks like she steaming ahead. Almost all of the hull hidden behind the heather covered hill and the wall.