Unloading the Catch in Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a fishing boat unloading its catch into a lorry in a small portWhile it has got more difficult over the years there is still some fishing in the waters around Islay. Here a fishing boat is unloading its catch at the pier in Port Ellen.

The Singing Sands on a Sunny Day, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a sandy beach on a sunny dayOne of Islay’s slightly lesser known (as it is not visible from a public road) yet very popular beaches. These are the singing Sands near Kilnaughton, reached via a short track past the Port Ellen lighthouse. Ireland is just visible in the distance.

Islay Beach Rugby Laddie Cup Winners 2011

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Picture of the winners of the Laddie Cup in the Islay beach rugby tournament 2011The winners of the Laddie Cup in the 2011 Islay Beach Rugby tournament were Bruichladdich distillery