Waves at the coast east of Sanaigmore, Isle of Islay

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Picture of waves breaking as they approach a rocky coast

A view north east along the coast between Sanaigmore and Ardnave. Waves are rolling in from the Atlantic, breaking as they approach the shore.

Surfer riding a wave in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a young man surfing a wave on a sunny day

Admittedly not as big as some of the other famous surfing locations in Scotland, but Machir Bay on the west coast of Islay has a fairly frequent supply of waves. Here’s a young man surfing one in April 2014.

Gardens in Port Wemyss, Isle of Islay

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Picture of some coastal gardens

Probably not an easy garden to maintain, especially when the winter storms blow in from the Atlantic, bringing lots of spray and salt with them. Still, several nice gardens with colourful flowers can be found in Port Wemyss at the southern tip of the Rhinns of Islay.