http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay.htm Information about the latest additions to Isle of Islay pages: pictures, travelogues, local information, guides and more en-gb Copyright 2009, Armin Grewe rss@armin-grewe.com (Armin Grewe) Sun, 17 May 2009 18:20:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-rss.gif http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay.htm 140 70 http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-back-pano-2009-04.htm Taken on the same day as the panorama of the front from April 2009, a view of the back of the hotel. The progress is much more visible than from the front with the second floor now completed. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.8MB download for the panorama Sun, 17 May 2009 18:20:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-back-pano-2009-04.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-port-ellen-panoramas.htm Panorama pictures of the redevelopment of the former Islay Hotel in Port Ellen on the Isle of Islay from 2007 to 2009, using Apple QuickTime technology. The collection now contains four panoramas from Oct 2007, Apr 2008, Jul 2008, Oct 2008 and Apr 2009 as well as three bonus panoramas of the back of the building in Jul 2008, Oct 2008 and Apr 2009. Sun, 17 May 2009 18:20:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-port-ellen-panoramas.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-pano-2009-04.htm Mid April 2009: Not as much progress visible as in previous panoramas as over the winter most of the work took place inside the building. Nevertheless progress is clearly recognisable at the second floor with the roof almost complete, see more in the panorama. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.4MB download for the panorama Mon, 11 May 2009 20:45:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-pano-2009-04.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/printable-islay-guide.htm The downloadable and printable 39 page guide to the Isle of Islay (PDF format linked from the page) has now been published in the fourth updated and expanded edition. Ideal to take with you for visits to Islay. Sat, 04 Apr 2009 22:40:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/printable-islay-guide.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-walking-week.htm Information about the annual WalkIslay Islay walking week on the Isle of Islay Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:40:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-walking-week.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-event-videos.htm Videos of events on the Isle of Islay, Scotland. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:15:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-event-videos.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-birdwatching-videos.htm Videos of birds and birdwatching on the Isle of Islay, Scotland. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:25:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-birdwatching-videos.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-beach-videos.htm Videos of some of Islay's beautiful beaches, Saligo Bay and Machir Bay for now. Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:15:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-beach-videos.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-whisky-videos.htm Videos of me tasting a few Islay single malt whiskies from Bruichladdich Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:15:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-whisky-videos.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-videos.htm Overview of my collection of Islay videos, showing a featured video and providing links to further videos Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:15:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-videos.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-ferry-videos.htm Videos of the ferry crossing to and from Islay Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:15:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-ferry-videos.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-cards.htm Select from various pictures to print Islay minicards/business cards. Text can be entered free on the back of the card. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:30:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-cards.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-back-pano-2008-10.htm Taken on the same day as the panorama of the front from October 2008, a view of the back of the hotel. Good views of the second floor with the roof starting to take shape. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.4MB download for the panorama Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:50:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-back-pano-2008-10.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-pano-2008-10.htm Late October 2008: During the late summer months more progress was made. This panorama shows the first floor completed and the second floor progressing quickly. The roof is scheduled to be completed soon. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.3MB download for the panorama Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:30:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-pano-2008-10.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/port-charlotte-pier-islay-360deg-pano.htm A panorama overlooking Loch Indaal on the Isle of Islay on a beautiful morning in April 2006.The view takes in Loch Indaal, parts of Port Charlotte, the Paps of Jura, Laggan Point and The Oa with the American Monument. QuickTime VR required to view, 4MB download for the panorama Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:05:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/port-charlotte-pier-islay-360deg-pano.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-loch-indaal-port-charlotte-bowmore-panorama.htm A panorama of a view over Loch Indaal with Port Charlotte and Bowmore on the Isle of Islay, taken from Beinn Tart a'Mhill on the Rinns of Islay. The view is mainly north east, taking in a large part of the centre of Islay. Taken on a beautiful late afternoon in June 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 4MB download for the panorama Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:45:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-loch-indaal-port-charlotte-bowmore-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-more-180panoramas.htm The seventh panorama for the second collection of 180o Quicktime VR panoramas from the Isle of Islay. The latest panorama listed is a view over Loch Indaal in the centre of Islay. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:45:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-more-180panoramas.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-back-pano-2008-07.htm Taken on the same day as the panorama of the front from July 2008, a view of the back of the hotel. Gives an impression where the restaurant will be as well as most of the guest rooms. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.2MB download for the panorama Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:34:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-back-pano-2008-07.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-pano-2007-10.htm Late October 2007: The demolition of the old hotel had been completed in mid September 2007. This panorama shows the foundations being laid and work on the basement under way. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.6MB download for the panorama Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:30:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-pano-2007-10.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-pano-2008-04.htm Mid April 2008: A lot of progress was made even during the winter. This panorama shows the ground floor nearing completion with a number of features of the building starting to be recognisable. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.7MB download for the panorama Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:30:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-pano-2008-04.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-pano-2008-07.htm Mid July 2008: During the early summer months a lot of progress was made. This panorama shows the first floor nearing completion and the second floor being kicked off. This is where the guest rooms will be. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.5MB download for the panorama Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:30:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-hotel-pano-2008-07.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-kilchoman-distillery-panorama.htm A panorama of Kilchoman Distillery on the west coast of Islay (2MB download). The view is from a corner of the yard, taking in most of the distillery buildings. Taken on a beautiful sunny afternoon in June 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.0MB download for the panorama Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-kilchoman-distillery-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-kilchoman-still-house-panorama.htm A panoramic view into the still house at Kilchoman distillery (1.5MB download). The view focuses on the wash and spirit stills flanking the spirit safe, but other areas are also visible. Taken in June 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.5MB download for the panorama Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-kilchoman-still-house-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-distillery-panoramas.htm 7 whisky distillery panoramas now in this collection from the Isle of Islay: Quicktime VR panoramas of the famous whisky distilleries, including Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Ardbeg, Kilchoman and Bruichladdich. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-distillery-panoramas.htm