Paps of Jura behind a field near Octovullin, Isle of Islay

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Picture of three rocky scree covered mountains behind a green field
Paps of Jura behind a field near Octovullin, Isle of Islay

An early summer view from a walk near Loch Skerrols and Octovullin, looking over a fresh green field to Islay’s neighbour with the Paps of Jura in the distance

North east Loch Skerrols and Octovullin, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the top of a loch, a few houses and farm buildings above
North east Loch Skerrols and Octovullin, Isle of Islay

A view from a June 2024 walk around Loch Skerrols and through Bridgend Woods. This view is looking south east from the track north of the loch. Octovullin just visible on the left.

MV Isle of Arran leaving Port Ellen on a June morning, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the CALMAC ferry MV Isle of Arran cruising on a calm sea behind some low rocks
MV Isle of Arran leaving Port Ellen on a June morning, Isle of Islay

A June morning in Port Ellen, the MV Isle of Arran has just departed for the early morning crossing to Kennacraig on the Scottish mainland. Here we catch a last glimpse of her passing the small rocky islands off Port Ellen.