Cloud over Kilchiaran hills seen from Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large cloud low over some coastal hills seen from a sandy beach
Cloud over Kilchiaran hills seen from Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

Looking south along the west coast from Kilchoman beach on a beautiful November morning on Islay. A large cloud is hanging low over the hills around Kilchiaran and Tormisdale while waves are rolling into Machir Bay and on to the beach.

November morning sun on the edge of the Kilchoman dunes, Isle of Islay

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Picture of dunes with dune grass with the low morning sun lighting up the grass on the edge from behind
November morning sun on the edge of the Kilchoman dunes, Isle of Islay

A view from a November morning walk on Kilchoman beach. Looking up I noticed the dune grass at the top edge of the Kilchoman dunes was nicely lit up from behind by the low morning sun just starting to come over the crags.

Kilchoman Cross in November 2025, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the Kilchoman Celtic cross on a bright sunny day in November 2025
Kilchoman Cross in November 2025, Isle of Islay

Unfortunately the only view you can get of this magnificent Celtic cross at the moment, looking up from the road to Kilchoman cottages. The area around Kilchoman church is closed for public access as of writing this due to dangers of the church ruin walls collapsing.