Monthly Archives: June 2014

Evening Sun over Islay

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Picture of the sun low in the sky over an island, seen from a ferryA beautiful view from the Islay ferry, the evening Sun low over Islay.

 

The wreck in Machir Bay on a hazy day, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wreck on a beach in bay on a hazy dayA hazy morning in Machir Bay on the west coast of Islay. The wreck on the beach still clearly visible while haze is drifting in over the bay, partially obscuring the view of the hills and cliffs in the distance.

 

Chapel and chimney on Nave Island, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the ruin of a chapel with a large chimney inside on small islandYes, you read that right and you’re seeing right, a chapel with a chimney. Not much is known about the history of the chapel on Nave Island, just off Ardnave Point on Islay. The chapel was abandoned around 250 years ago, at some point afterwards kelp burners (to obtain soda ash) set up shop in the ruin, hence the chimney.