Beinn Shiantaidh from Beinn an Oir, Isle of Jura

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Picture of a round shaped mountain seen from another oneOne of the best excursions from Islay is to climb the famous Paps of Jura. This view shows Beinn Shiantaidh (757m) from Beinn an Oir (785m). Loch an t-Siob to the right. The mainland in the background.

After the November Rain, Isle of Islay

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Picture of rain clearing with the clouds breaking up over a wet single track roadA view from the road between Gruinart and Loch Gorm after some heavy rain over the west of Islay. Some very heavy rain had just stopped and the clouds started to break while some of the rain water was still running down the sides of the road.

Evening Scene at Sanaigmore, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal scene around Sanaigmore BayA view across Islay from near Sanaigmore all the way to the Paps of Jura. I believe the loch just right of centre is Loch Laingeadail. Sanaigmore Bay is just below. The houses are at Loch Gruinart (not visible from here)