Category Archives: Freshwater Loch

A picture of a freshwater loch on Islay

View over Loch Sibhinn, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small freshwater loch surrounded by lush greenOne of the lesser known lochs on Islay, Loch Sibhinn in the hills behind Bridgend, north west of Knockdon to be precise. Some of the low hills of the Rhinns of Islay in the distance.

Saligo River and Loch Gorm from the air, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wide island landscape with a loch (lake) and a river running out to sea, taken from the airA view over Islay from above the beach in Saligo Bay. Saligo Cottage in the centre with Saligo River snaking around it, flowing into Saligo Bay from Loch Gorm in the distance. Ballinaby just visible on the left edge. The Paps of Jura in the far distance towards the left, behind the houses at Carnduncan.

Ruin at Finlaggan from the air, Isle of Islay

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Picture of an old ruin of a house on the shore of a loch (lake) from the airAn unusual view of a small part of Finlaggan from the air, looking straight down. This is one of the better preserved ruins, believed to be a 16/17th century dwelling (also described as MacGilleasbuig’s house). On the right you can make out part of the foundations of the Great Hall, on the left the water of Loch Finlaggan.