A little walk through Port Charlotte – it was such a warm and sunny day, the beach was pretty busy.
Port Charlotte was founded in 1828.
Port Charlotte was named after Lady Charlotte Campbell Bury, the mother of its founder Walter Frederick Campbell; and it was set up mainly to provide housing facilities for the Lochindaal Distillery work force. (wikipedia)
Parts of the former distillery are now used as a hostel and a wildlife centre.
A beautiful moon on that night.
We’re looking back towards Port Ellen but walking away from it towards the Singing Sands. It was a sunny and warm day, and the beaches were pretty full.
I started my walk to the beach near Port Ellen Cementary and followed the path around the bay.
The lighthouse was commissioned by the Laird of Islay, Walter Frederick Campbell in memory of his wife Ellenor who died young in 1832 – Port Ellen is also named after her. Unlike most lighthouses, the Carraig Fhada Lighthouse has a square shape.
Around the next corner, I got my first glimpse of the Singing Sands – a stunning, secluded beach where the sands seem to sing when you move on.
On the way back…
It is just a short walk from Portnahavn to Port Wemyss – a lovely fishing village on the southern tip of the Rhinns of Islay.
Opposite the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse – I followed the “Path of the Fisherman”. A lovely coastal path with information about Port Wemyss and the area.
Going back to Portnahaven – a bus stop perfect for a little break.
