About Armin Grewe

Visiting Islay for over 20 years, blogging and posting Islay pictures in some form for almost as long.

Rocks, beach and waves in nice light, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view past some rocks over a beach to the sea with the sun breaking through dark clouds
Rocks, beach and waves in nice light, Isle of Islay

Walking back from a climb up the track to Kilchiaran my sister Imke noticed this nice view and light at the southern end of Kilchoman beach and took the picture. Nice waves rolling in from the Atlantic as the sun briefly breaks through the dark clouds.

Gaelic history walk in Port Sgioba, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a group of people on a walk through a village with white washed houses
Gaelic history walk in Port Sgioba, Isle of Islay

In mid June 2025 the Gaelic Conversation Group organised a Gaelic history walk (with translation) through Port Sgioba (Port Charlotte). Around 30 people joined the walk, here the group is passing the historic Port Charlotte Hotel.

B8018 at Rockmountain on a moody June evening, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wet single track road through farmland on a cloudy and damp evening
B8018 at Rockmountain on a moody June evening, Isle of Islay

Driving out to Kilchoman having just arrived on the evening boat on a cloudy and moody June evening. Loch Gorm in the distance. A slightly brighter spot on the horizon suggested better weather, although it turned out to be a false hope.