Sand erosion at the burn over Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a burn (stream) flowing over a beach, erosion visible on the bank
Sand erosion at the burn over Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

Out off Kilchoman beach in November 2025, standing next to Allt Gleann na Ceardaich as it runs over Kilchoman beach into Machir Bay. The southern bank shows some nice signs of erosion, not sure if from wind or water or both.

Dramatic sunlight and heavy rain over Islay

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Picture of a view from a ferry to an island, the sun breaking through clouds on the left with there is heavy rain on the right
Dramatic sunlight and heavy rain over Islay

A view from an Islay ferry to Port Ellen on a November 2025 afternoon: On the left some dramatic sunlight breaking through the clouds while on the right some heavy rain is pouring down over the south east coast of Islay.

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.