Port Charlotte across Loch Indaal from Bowmore, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal village below a hill seen across a sea loch on a sunny June day
Port Charlotte across Loch Indaal from Bowmore, Isle of Islay

A view from Bowmore beach across Loch Indaal on a sunny June 2025 afternoon, following a cloudy start to the day. In the distance Port Charlotte on the Rhinns of Islay, Beinn Tart a’Mhill towering over it.

South end of the Big Strand at Kintra, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the end of a sandy beach in a wide bay, green hills and a cottage at the end
South end of the Big Strand at Kintra, Isle of Islay

At the southern end of the Big Strand in Laggan Bay, Kintra to the left, the Oa towards the right. Taken from the start of a walk to the northern end (5.5 miles, 11 miles return) on a quite changeable June 2025 morning.

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.