Wild seas at the cliffs in southern Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of storm waves breaking and crashing over cliffs
Wild seas at the cliffs in southern Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

Some rough seas at the southern end of Machir Bay as an unnamed storm hit the west coast of Islay at the end of November 2025

Waves rolling out in north Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of waves rolling into a wide bay under dark clouds
Waves rolling out in north Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

A November morning on the west coast of Islay with a storm approaching, fully arriving later in the day. Long waves rolling in from the Atlantic, breaking as the approach the shore and Kilchoman beach.

Driftwood on Saligo Bay beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large piece of driftwood washed up high on a sandy beach in a wide bay
Driftwood on Saligo Bay beach, Isle of Islay

Spotted in November 2025, a big heavy chunk of driftwood washed up high on Saligo Bay beach on the west coast of Islay. Where might it have come from, the west coast of Scotland, across the North Channel from Ireland or even further away?