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 2008, Armin Grewe rss@armin-grewe.com (Armin Grewe) Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:25:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/ag-rsslogo.gif http://www.armin-grewe.com/ 140 70 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-more-180panoramas.htm The sixth panorama for the second collection of 180o Quicktime VR panoramas from the Isle of Islay. The latest panorama listed is a view over the north of Islay and Sanaigmore Bay. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:25:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-more-180panoramas.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 http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-loch-gruinart-seals-panorama.htm A panoramic view over dozens of seals on a sandbank in Loch Gruinart on the north coast of Islay. Taken in June 2007 QuickTime VR required to view, 2.6MB download for the panorama Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:25:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-loch-gruinart-seals-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/port-askaig-finlaggan.htm The tenth page for the Islay June travelogue: An afternoon in the north east of Islay, visiting the Islay Woollen Mill, Bridgend Woods, Port Askaig and Finlaggan. Cloudy to start with, but sunny later. Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:35:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/port-askaig-finlaggan.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/saligo-bay.htm The ninth page for the Islay June travelogue: An afternoon at beautiful Saligo Bay on Islay's west coast. Enjoying the beach and the views as well as some birdwatching. Followed by a sunset at Machir Bay. Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:12:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/saligo-bay.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-saligo-bay-summer-panorama.htm A panoramic view over Saligo Bay on the west coast of Islay. View from the dunes over Traigh Fleisgein Mhor and out to sea. Taken on a beautiful sunny afternoon with bright light in June 2007. QuickTime VR required to view, 3.6MB download for the panorama Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:15:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-saligo-bay-summer-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/ardnave-loch-gruinart.htm The eigth page for the Islay June travelogue: We split up for the morning and early afternoon of this day: While my parents and sister go for a guided birdwatching walk at the RSPB Loch Gruinart I go for a walk around Ardnave Point. Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:15:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/ardnave-loch-gruinart.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-loch-gruinart-panorama.htm A panoramic view over Loch Gruinart in the north west of Islay. The view is from Ardnave on the west coast of the loch, looking mainly east towards Killinallan and surrounding areas. Parts of Jura can also be spotted. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.9MB download for the panorama Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:15:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-loch-gruinart-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-ardnave-machair-panorama.htm A panoramic view over the machair at Ardnave Point in the north west of Islay. Lots of flowers, some sheep and a rabbit. Nave Island, Colonsay and Oronsay as well as the Isle of Mull are also visible. QuickTime VR required to view, 10.5MB download for the panorama Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:05:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-ardnave-machair-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/rinns-bruichladdich-portnahaven.htm The seventh page for the Islay June travelogue: An afternoon on the Rinns of Islay with visits to Bruichladdich, Portnahaven and Port Wemyss. Filling a bottle of whisky with the valinch. Village walk along the shore. Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:28:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/rinns-bruichladdich-portnahaven.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-portnahaven-panorama.htm A panoramic view over the small village of Portnahaven on the Rinns of Islay, taken from the small shipyard at the southern end of the village. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.3MB download for the panorama Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:24:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-portnahaven-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-bruichladdich-panorama.htm A panoramic view over Bruichladdich village and Bruichladdich Distillery, taken from Bruichladdich pier. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.4MB download for the panorama Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:45:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-bruichladdich-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-distillery-panoramas.htm 5 whisky distillery panoramas now in this collection from the Isle of Islay: Quicktime VR panoramas of the famous whisky distilleries, including Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Ardbeg and Bruichladdich. Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:45:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-distillery-panoramas.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/distilleries-afternoon.htm The sixth page for the Islay June travelogue: We have lunch at Ardbeg distillery, followed by a look around the coastline between Ardbeg and Lagavulin. Great views in fantastic weather with the sun breaking through. Sun, 18 Nov 2007 11:46:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/distilleries-afternoon.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-ardbeg-coastal-panorama.htm A panoramic view over Ardbeg Distillery from a small hill just west of the distillery, overlooking the distillery and Loch an t-Sailein. QuickTime VR required to view, 5MB download for the panorama Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:15:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-ardbeg-coastal-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-lagavulin-bay-panorama.htm A panoramic view over Lagavulin Bay with Lagavulin distillery, the small island of Texa and the hills of The Oa, taken from the low hills just east of the bay. QuickTime VR required to view, 1.9MB download for the panorama Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:35:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-lagavulin-bay-panorama.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/the-oa-birdwatching.htm The fifth page for the Islay June travelogue: Mike Coplestone from the RSPB takes us on a guided walk around The Oa. Peregrine Falcon chicks and Choughs were among the birds we saw. Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:23:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/the-oa-birdwatching.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/strand-parents.htm The fourth page for the Islay June travelogue: We spend the morning and early afternoon in Bowmore and at the Big Strand until our parents arrive in the afternoon. The whole family then spends the afternoon in Bridgend and the evening in Port Charlotte. Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:01:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/strand-parents.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/kilchoman-sunset.htm The third page for the Islay June travelogue: Our first day on Islay finishes with a beautiful sunset over Machir Bay. Fantastic light and colours. Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:58:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/kilchoman-sunset.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/kilchoman-crags.htm The second page for the Islay June travelogue: Our first day on Islay with a walk along the crags above Kilchoman House. Fantastic views over Machir Bay and Kilchoman in brilliant sunshine. Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:15:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/kilchoman-crags.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-kilchoman-machir-bay-sunset.htm A panoramic view over Kilchoman Beach and Machir Bay just before sunset from near the Kilchoman Military Cemetery. QuickTime VR required to view, 3MB download for the panorama Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:15:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-kilchoman-machir-bay-sunset.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-the-oa-ireland-rhinns-pano.htm A panoramic view over The Oa, Ireland and the Rhinns from Turnaichaid (170m) on the Rhinns of Islay on a clear and sunny day. QuickTime VR required to view, 4.6MB download for the panorama Sat, 29 Sep 2007 18:51:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-the-oa-ireland-rhinns-pano.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-laggan-bay-pano.htm A panoramic view over Laggan Bay with the Big Strand from Turnaichaid (170m) on the Rhinns of Islay. QuickTime VR required to view, 2.6MB download for the panorama Sat, 29 Sep 2007 17:43:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-laggan-bay-pano.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/printable-islay-guide.htm The downloadable and printable 32 page guide to the Isle of Islay (PDF format linked from the page) has now been published in the second updated and expanded edition. Ideal to take with you for visits to Islay. Sun, 02 Sep 2007 21:35:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/printable-islay-guide.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-faq.htm Updated with questions about banks, where to get cash and local Islay beer: As the title says, answers to frequently asked questions about the Isle of Islay. I hope in particular first time visitors to Islay will find this page helpful. Sat, 01 Sep 2007 20:19:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-faq.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-otranto.htm An update to my page about the sinking of the HMS Otranto and HMS Tuscania near the Isle of Islay, pictures of the American Monument on The Oa and the Kilchoman Military Cemetary. Added more pictures of the American Monument on The Oa, added the full text of the plaque and updated the related links. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 21:11:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-otranto.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/kilchoman-islay-west-coast-pano.htm A panoramic view over the west coast of Islay from the Kilchoman Crags, taking in Machir Bay, Saligo Bay, Loch Gorm and Kilchoman to name a few of the many places. QuickTime VR required to view, 3.7MB download for the panorama Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:10:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/kilchoman-islay-west-coast-pano.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/arrival.htm The first page for the Islay June travelogue: The journey to Kennacraig, ferry crossing to Port Ellen and the drive to Kilchoman. My sister and me arrive on Islay. Sun, 05 Aug 2007 21:42:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2007summer/arrival.htm http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-travelogues.htm A collection of links to reports and travelogues from visits to the Islay of Islay, Scotland 1998-2007 Sat, 04 Aug 2007 18:30:00 GMT http://www.armin-grewe.com/islay/islay-travelogues.htm