Tag Archives: Port Ellen

River Laggan and Laggan Bay from a Plane, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a bay with a beach and a river running towards it, seen from a planeA view from the plane leaving Islay, taken by my late mother at the end of her last Islay visit. The view takes in the River Laggan in the foreground, behind it the Big Strand stretches out along Laggan Bay to Kintra. Port Ellen in the distance.

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.