http://www.armin-grewe.com/ Information about the latest additions to The Armin Grewe Homepage: Isle of Islay and Charles Rennie Mackintosh as well as pictures from Scotland 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/ag-rsslogo.gif http://www.armin-grewe.com/ 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/holiday/scotland2008islay/arrival.htm Travelling to and arriving on the Isle of Islay for the Islay Walking Week 2008 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:53:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2008islay/arrival.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2008islay/ A travelogue from the Islay Walking Week April 2008 with descriptions and pictures from each of the walks Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:53:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2008islay/ 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/holiday/scotland2007summer/last-evening.htm The nineteenth and final page for the Islay June travelogue: A beautiful evening at Claggain Bay and Loch Indaal, enjoying some fantastic light while following the Islay Malt Pillage. Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:20:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/last-evening.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/beinn-tart-amhill.htm The eighteenth page for the Islay June travelogue: Afternoon hillwalking to the summit of the highest hill on the Rinns of Islay, Beinn Tart a'Mhill. Great views over Loch Indaal and a number of other places. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:01:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/beinn-tart-amhill.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/holiday/scotland2007summer/kilchoman-bruichladdich.htm The seventeenth page for the Islay June travelogue: Visiting Islay's two western distilleries on a beautiful sunny afternoon, no whisky was consumed though. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:57:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/kilchoman-bruichladdich.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 http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/sun-after-rain.htm The seventeenth page for the Islay June travelogue: After a rather grey and dull day the sun breaks through over Loch Gorm and Saligo Bay. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:07:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/sun-after-rain.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/sanaigmore.htm The sixteenth page for the Islay June travelogue: A bit of coastal hillwalking near Sanaigmore. From Sanaigmore Bay I walked to the summit of Cnoc Uamh nam Fear, excellent views over the coastline in this part of Islay. Also some wild goat spotting. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:07:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/sanaigmore.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/sanaigmore-north-islay-panorama.htm A panorama of a view over Sanaigmore Bay and the north of Islay from the hills above Sanaigmore Bay. Again looking from Cnoc Uamh nam Fear the view is mainly east, taking in a large part of the coastline as well as the hills in the north of Islay. Jura also visible on the horizon. Taken in June 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.8MB download for the panorama Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:25:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/sanaigmore-north-islay-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-gleann-tuath-panorama.htm A panorama of a view over Gleann Tuath in the north west of Islay, taken on a summer evening in June 2007. Looking from the top of Cnoc Uamh nam Fear south towards the Rinn of Islay and two of the famous bays. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.9MB download for the panorama Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:15:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-gleann-tuath-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/rainbow.htm The fifteenth page for the Islay June travelogue: An afternoon at Kilchoman House Cottages in front of the open fire, finished off by a fantastic rainbow above the Kilchoman Crags and Kilchoman House. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:30:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/rainbow.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-kilchoman-rainbow.htm A panorama of a rainbow over Kilchoman on the west coast of Islay (1.2MB download), taken in June 2007. After a rainy afternoon suddenly the sun broke through, presenting me with this wonderful rainbow above the Kilchoman Crags and Kilchoman House. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.2MB download for the panorama Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:30:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-kilchoman-rainbow.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/saligo-evening.htm The fourteenth page for the Islay June travelogue: Spending an evening around Loch Indaal and Saligo Bay, enjoying beautiful views in fantastic evening light. Very clear views as well as brilliant colours. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:14:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/saligo-evening.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-saligo-bay-evening.htm An evening at Saligo Bay on the west coast of Islay panorama (2.1MB download). Taken on a windy summer evening in June 2007, a good hour before sunset late in the evening. The view is from the dunes above Traigh Fleisgein Mhor. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.1MB download for the panorama Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:45:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-saligo-bay-evening.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-bowmore-loch-indaal-panorama.htm A panoramic view over Bowmore on the shore of Loch Indaal on Islay (3.2MB download). A view of the whole village stretching along Loch Indaal, seen from across the loch. Taken on a nice evening in June 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 3.2MB download for the panorama Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:45:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-bowmore-loch-indaal-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/bowmore.htm The thirteenth page for the Islay June travelogue: Taking my parents to Islay Airport for their flight home and a morning in Bowmore with great views over the village and Loch Indaal. All on a beautiful sunny morning. Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:05:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/bowmore.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-bowmore-shore-panorama.htm A panoramic view over Bowmore, Islay's 'capital' with its pier (2.9MB download). Port Charlotte and Beinn Tart a'Mhill are also visible on the Rinns of Islay on the other side of Loch Indaal. Taken in June 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.9MB download for the panorama Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:10:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-bowmore-shore-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/bowmore-loch-indaal-panorama.htm A panorama of a view over Bowmore and Loch Indaal, taking in most of the villages on Loch Indaal as well as the Paps of Jura towering over the landscape. Taken on a sunny morning in June 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.9MB download for the panorama Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:25:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/bowmore-loch-indaal-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-180panoramas.htm Now 25 panoramas listed on the overview page for my 180o Quicktime VR panoramas from the Isle of Islay collection. The latest addition is a view over Bowmore and Loch Indaal on the Isle of Islay. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:25:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-180panoramas.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/glen-logan.htm The twelfth page for the Islay June travelogue: A very nice walk from Storakaig gate down Glen Logan to the Sound of Islay. Great views down Glen Logan. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:08:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/glen-logan.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-glen-logan-panorama.htm A panorama of a view over Glen Logan and the Sound of Islay on the east coast of Islay. The Isle of Jura and glimpses of the mainland are visible in the distance. Taken during a walk to An Cladach in June 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 2MB download for the panorama Sat, 26 Jan 2008 23:37:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-glen-logan-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/killinallan-walk.htm The eleventh page for the Islay June travelogue: After my sister left us for Kintyre I took my parents for a walk from Killinallan to Gortantaoid and back along the beach. Bonus seal pictures and views included. Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:13:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/killinallan-walk.htm