November evening at Laphroaig distillery, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a distillery on a shore in the evening lightA view of Laphroaig distillery on the south coast of Islay on a November evening just after sunset. The maltings are reflecting the mild evening light after a stormy day, the Oa in the distance.

The Flying Dutchman at Bruichladdich pier, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a tall ship moored at a pierA beautiful June evening on Islay, the visiting Flying Dutchman is tied up at Bruichladdich pier (she had arrived earlier that evening, after travelling past the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse and Frenchman’s Rocks). The Mull of Oa with the American Monument in the background.

Beaches at Port Flora, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two small beaches along a coast, a lighthouse in the distanceA view down Loch Indaal from Port Flora, two small beaches in the foreground. The Mull of Oa in the distance straight ahead, Loch Indaal lighthouse near Port Charlotte on the right.