The islands of Islay and Taransay are the inspiration behind this book. They are part of the archipelago that fringes Scotland's west coast. The pictures have been arranged in pairs with words that seek to match a fleeting moment of island life.
Many travellers have had their imaginations captured by the beautiful Hebridean island of Islay and have been moved to write about it, among them the renowned Thomas Pennant and Martin Martin.
This is the history of Islay up to the present day with a particular focus on the people of the island.
The stories, poems and songs are great for dipping in and out of or, alternatively, to accompany a 'wee dram'. 'From Islay I have learned that whisky is best taken with friends; but if friends are not available, stories will do.