An excellent short walk of about an hour on the cliffs to the American monument perched on the cliff tops.
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Whisky galore!
Posted on April 16, 2008 by mrchips
There are eight distilleries on Islay and one on Jura next door which I have to say is one of the best for my taste. Each distillery has its own flavour and characteristic even though they use very similar water and peat resources.
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The Harbour restaurant, Bowmore – Isle of Islay, Scotland
Posted on April 14, 2008 by mrchips
Port Ellen rainbow
Originally uploaded by Mr_Chips
The restaurant is just off the quay and very tempting on a wild windy night on the Island. The view of open fires and congenial atmosphere beckons through the windows and the blue sign hanging above the door wafts too and fro in the night air. Once inside we sprawl [...]
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Isle of Islay
Posted on April 1, 2008 by mrchips
Port Ellen SunsetOriginally uploaded by Mr_Chips
Just been on a trip to the Isle of Islay (pronounced Il-lah) for a spot of rambling and bird watching. This is one of the southern most islands of the Inner Hebrides and is a great place for birding.
It’s remote. After driving up past Glasgow it’s a long way on [...]
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