Currie Sands and Claddach panorama, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a small beach below a rugged coastline
Currie Sands and Claddach panorama, Isle of Islay

A panoramic view from Currie Sands beach on the Rhinns of Islay, looking up and along the shoreline at Claddach, just north west of Portnahaven (towards the right, not visible in panorama)

Currie Sands and the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse

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Picture of a small beach in a rocky cove, a lighthouse on a small island in the distance
Currie Sands and the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse

Currie Sands is one of the smallest beaches on Islay, but still very popular. While on the west coast it is protected from the Atlantic. There are nice views to the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse from the beach.

Bowmore distillery seen from the pier, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Bowmore distillery on a sunny June afternoon
Bowmore distillery seen from the pier, Isle of Islay

A view of Bowmore distillery on the shore of Loch Indaal, seen from Bowmore harbour pier on a sunny June 2024 afternoon