Waves and spray in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of waves with a lot of spray and mist in the air above them, dark crags in the background
Waves and spray in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

Out on a November morning walk on Kilchoman beach, looking towards the southern end of Machir Bay. Plenty of waves rolling in, leading to a lot of spray and mist in the air in front of the dark crags.

Islay’s Carraig Fhada lighthouse with Kintyre in the background

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Picture of a square lighthouse on a rocky outcrop, a peninsula visible in the background
Islay’s Carraig Fhada lighthouse with Kintyre in the background

A view from Kilnaughton beach in November 2025, looking over to the famous Carraig Fhada lighthouse near Port Ellen. Kintyre with the Mull of Kintyre on the right in the background.

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.