Carraig Fhada Lighthouse Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a square lighthouse with a footbridge leading to itA view of one of the best known lighthouses on Islay, Carraig Fhada near Port Ellen.

Skimming Stones at Kilnaughton Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of three young men skimming stones at a bayIslay’s many beaches and shores are open to all kind of activities. Here a few young men are skimming stones near Carraig Fhada at Kilnaughton Bay. Port Ellen is visible on the other side of the bay.

The Thalassa in Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a tall ship in a bay close to a villageThe Thalassa is a regular visitor to Islay, usually during and around the Festival. This is her moored in Port Ellen, the Port Ellen Maltings and the warehouses of the former Port Ellen distillery in the background on the right.