Machir Bay from the Kilchoman Crags, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view over a bay with a wide sandy beach, dunes in the foreground

A sunny view over Machir Bay on the west coast of Islay. I took this picture from the Kilchoman Crags, steep hills and cliffs towering over the bay. Dunes with some machair in the foreground, lots of colourful flowers grow here in the summer.

Morning light near Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal landscape in the morning light

Approaching Machir Bay on a beautiful sunny Islay morning. During spring and summer Corncrakes can often be heard in the reeds below.

Port Ghille Greamhair panorama, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a view over a north facing coast with a small beach. Clouds ahead but sun from behind

A panoramic view of the area around Port Ghille Greamhair in the north west of Islay. Sanaigmore Bay is less than a mile away to the east (to the right). If you look closely you can also make out the Paps of Jura in the distance right of centre.