Flying Dutchman anchored in Kilnaughton Bay at sunset, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small tall ship anchored in a wide bay at sunset, the sun just setting behind some low hills in the background
Flying Dutchman anchored in Kilnaughton Bay at sunset, Isle of Islay

Spotted from the evening ferry arriving in Port Ellen: The tall ship Flying Dutchman, a regular visitor to Islay, anchored in Kilnaughton Bay just as the sun is setting behind the hills of the Oa.

MV Isle of Islay passing Dunlossit House at the Sound of Islay

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Picture of the Calmac ferry MV Isle of Islay passing a baronial mansion in some mild April evening light
MV Isle of Islay passing Dunlossit House at the Sound of Islay

Watched from the MV Finlaggan on the way to Kennacraig, the new ferry MV Isle of Islay passing Dunlossit House while arriving at Port Askaig.

Crashing waves in south Saligo Bay (2), Isle of Islay

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Picture of breaking waves sending spray high into the air next to a rocky shore
Crashing waves in south Saligo Bay (2), Isle of Islay

The waves in Saligo Bay, rolling in from the Atlantic, rarely stop pounding the shore and beach. They also all look different, even though they sometimes look similar. This picture was taken just minutes, maybe seconds from this picture of crashing waves in south Saligo Bay. Similar, but not the same.