Tag Archives: Sound of Islay

SV Irene passing McArthur’s Head, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a sailing ketch passing a lighthouseSpotted from the Islay ferry on a crossing to Kennacraig, the sailing ketch SV Irene passing McArthur’s Head lighthouse on her way to Port Ellen

Black Rocks buoy against the tide in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a buoy with a label Black Rocks in a tidal streamIt almost looks like it’s moving under its own steam, but in reality this is of course the very strong tidal current in the Sound of Islay racing past the Black Rocks buoy. Seen from the Islay ferry on a crossing to Port Askaig.

Caol Ila distillery at the shore of the Sound of Islay

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Picture of Caol Ila distillery seen from the rocky shore of the Sound of IslayA panoramic view of Caol Ila distillery from the rocky shore of the Sound of Islay.