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Islay Lighthouses History

August 14, 2021 by ron

Islay Lighthouses Around the coast of Scotland, two hundred lighthouses send out their warning lights including the Islay Lighthouses. Managed by the Northern Lighthouse Board, they are strategically located to warn of danger and to aid navigation … [Read more...] about Islay Lighthouses History

Islay life in the Past – Summers in Bruichladdich

March 12, 2021 by ron

A lovely report of a nostalgic trip to Islay more than hundred twenty years ago. Rona MacKenzie in the Ileach Newspaper: I recently found a copy of the book 'Sailing Orders' by Captain Harvey among books belonging to my late husband, Donald … [Read more...] about Islay life in the Past – Summers in Bruichladdich

The Islay Air Ambulance Disaster

February 6, 2021 by ron

Air Ambulance on Islay

It was early on the morning of 14th May 1933 when Dr. Stewart of Bruichladdich took the first step in what was subsequently to become, literally, a lifeline service to the Highlands and Islands. Dr. Stewart’s patient, John McDermid, who lived at … [Read more...] about The Islay Air Ambulance Disaster

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Seal Pup on the Rocks at Ardnave

Islay Wildlife

I'm not sure if there are places in Europe where wildlife is more abundant and as diverse as on Islay. Wherever you walk or drive, there is always something to be seen, and often something special … Read More... about Islay Wildlife

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Islay Accommodation - How to Save Money: For the last 19 years I have managed … [Read More...] about Islay Accommodation – How to Save Money

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Thomas Telford Churches on Islay

Thomas Telford was quite the Scottish engineer in his days. Thomas Telford is … [Read More...] about Thomas Telford Churches on Islay

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