Argyll and the Isles

carriag fhada lighthouse islay

Carraig Fhada Lighthouse, Islay

Carraig Lighthouse…was built in 1832 by the Laird of Islay, Walter Frederick Campbell, in memory of his wife, Lady Ellinor (Ellenor) who died age 36. Carraig Fhada Lighthouse, Islay Carraig Fhada Lighthouse is unusual as it’s the only square lighthouse in Scotland! It was built in 1832 by the Laird of Islay, Walter Frederick Campbell, …

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Singing Sands, Islay

The beach is one of the most beautiful on Islay, with bright turquoise, clean, and crystal clear water and caramel-colored sand that contrasts the black, craggy sea cliffs. Singing Sands, Islay The Singing Sands on the island of Islay aren’t a result of consuming too much whisky, no. When walking along this beach, if you …

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