Dramatic cloud and sun over Kilchoman beach during a November storm, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a low sun just breaking through some heavy dark clouds over a beach during a November storm
Dramatic cloud and sun over Kilchoman beach during a November storm, Isle of Islay

A view from a windy walk on Kilchoman beach during a November 2026 storm. The Sun just breaking through some heavy dark clouds moving past.

Ireland across the North Channel from Kilchiaran, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view across a channel to a distant shore, a rugged coastline in the foreground
Ireland across the North Channel from Kilchiaran, Isle of Islay

A view from the old radar station at Kilchiaran on the Rhinns of Islay, looking west across the North Channel to Ireland. I’m not sure what exactly we can see on the horizon, but it is somewhere around at least 40 miles away, possibly more, especially the hill/mountain towards the right.

Rocks, beach and waves at Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view over a sandy beach with various rocky outcrops, waves rolling into the bay under a band of clouds moving in
Rocks, beach and waves at Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

A view from the foot of the dunes at Saligo, looking out over the beach past some rocky outcrops. Waves rolling into Saligo Bay under a band of clouds moving in from the south west.