Blue April sky over Kilchoman beach and Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of beach in bay under some clear blue sky, taken from a low angle. A plane just visible high in the sky
Blue April sky over Kilchoman beach and Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

A stunning April afternoon with clear blue skies on the west coast of Islay, looking south from a low angle at the northern end of Kilchoman beach in Machir Bay. The passenger in the plane high up in the sky on their way to cross the Atlantic must have been enjoying some great views over the west coast of Scotland.

Stones and boulders in the sand at northern Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small sandy beach with stones and boulders strewn across under some nice mild April evening light
Stones and boulders in the sand at northern Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

An April evening on the west coast of Islay at Saligo Bay, the low evening sun providing some beautiful mild light. Stones and big boulders strewn across a short sandy beach stretch towards the northern end of Saligo Bay.

Islay, Jura and a huge boulder…

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Picture of a view across a sound between the mainland and two islands, a huge boulder on the shore
Islay, Jura and a huge boulder…

A view to Islay (towards the left) and Jura (towards the right, obviously, with the Paps of Jura easily identifiable) across Loch Caolisport from the mainland. Taken near Druimdrishaig on a beautiful drive on the “Kilberry road” in April 2023