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?

Dramatic clouds over Gigha, seen from the Islay ferry

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Picture of some dramatic clouds over an island, seen across the water from a ferry
Dramatic clouds over Gigha, seen from the Islay ferry

A view from a ferry en route to Islay in late November, looking over Gigha with some dramatic clouds overhead