Category Archives: Freshwater Loch

A picture of a freshwater loch on Islay

Kilchoman distillery across Loch Gorm, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small farm distilleryA view of Rockside Farm with Kilchoman Distillery, seen across Loch Gorm in June 2007

Black beetle at Loch Drolsay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a black beetle crawling over stonesI spotted this beetle on the shore of Loch Drolsay during a walk in June 2015. I first thought it is a Common Black Ground Beetle, but then I understand they have grooves on their wings/wing covers? Any pointers what kind of beetle this is are welcome.

Loch Drolsay panorama, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a loch in a heathery landscapeSurrounded by the low hills near Bridgend in the centre of Islay lies Loch Drolsay. Glen Drolsay stretching out into the distance.