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First glimpse of Ardnahoe distillery, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a distillery pagoda behind low hills
First glimpse of Ardnahoe distillery, Isle of Islay

Spotted from the Wednesday ferry from Islay to Colonsay, a first glimpse of the new Ardnahoe distillery coming into view.

Northern Sound of Islay from Beinn Dubh

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Picture of a view over a sound between two island from the foot of a hill
Northern Sound of Islay from Beinn Dubh

A view from the slopes of Beinn Dubh, looking north over the Sound of Islay. Jura on the right. In the distance on the Islay shore you can just make out the small lighthouse at Carraig Mhòr. On the right the sailing yacht under spinnaker I had seen below the Paps earlier.

Oystercatcher on Jura, lighthouse on Islay

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Picture of an Oystercatcher on a pebble shore, a lighthouse in the background on the other side of the sound
Oystercatcher on Jura, lighthouse on Islay

Spotted next to the ferry ramp at Feolin Ferry on Jura, an Oystercatcher on the pebble shore. In the background on the other side of the Sound of Islay the small lighthouse at Carraig Mhòr.