A panoramic view over Tràigh Baile Aonghais in the north of Islay, taken from machair to the east of the beach near Gortantaoid. In the distance also the dunes at Ardnave with Ardnave Point on the right.
When McArthur’s Head lighthouse was still manned the lighthouse keepers certainly had some stunning views on a clear day. Towards the left the Sound of Islay stretches into the distance, Sgarbh Breac (364m) to the left of the lighthouse. Across the sound the south coast of the Isle of Jura with the Paps of Jura towards the centre of the picture.
An interesting view from the Islay ferry on the way to Port Askaig, light and dark on Jura. While Beinn a’Chaolais and other hills are in dark shade the lower areas close to the Sound of Islay are illuminated by bright sunlight.