Dark clouds and bright sun over Kilchoman beach and Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wide sandy beach in a wide bay under dark clouds with a bright sun breaking through the clouds
Dark clouds and bright sun over Kilchoman beach and Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

Dramatic clouds and bright sunlight on Kilchoman beach on a November morning.

Big wave splash in south Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a big wave splash after a wave hit a coastal rock
Big wave splash in south Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

Waves rolling into Saligo Bay from the Atlantic often break spectacularly, especially when reaching the rugged rocky shore at the southern end. Here a breaking wave sends a huge splash and spray high into the air.

Crashing waves in south Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of breaking waves in front of a rugged rocky shore
Crashing waves in south Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

A beautiful November afternoon in Saligo Bay on the west coast of Islay. Some great waves rolling in from the Atlantic, breaking as the approach the rugged rocky shore and beach.