Corryvreckan whirlpool swirling off Scarba (Excursion from Islay)

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Picture of a tidal whirlpool in a sound between two islands
Corryvreckan whirlpool swirling off Scarba (Excursion from Islay)

A view of swirling currents at the Corryvreckan whirlpool from a visit with Venture West in April 2023. Scarba in the background on the right. A fantastic excursion from Islay or during a journey to/from Islay.

With Venture West en route to the Corryvreckan (Excursion from Islay)

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Picture of a view from a RIB on the way to a narrow sound between two islands
With Venture West en route to the Corryvreckan (Excursion from Islay)

Admittedly not a direct excursion from Islay in this case as the trip starts from Crinan, but as it was linked to an Islay visit I still count it as an excursion from Islay. A view from a RIB from Venture West en route to the famous Corryvreckan whirlpool on a sunny April afternoon. Jura on the left, Scarba on the right.

Gull in the Corryvreckan whirlpool between Jura and Scarba

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Picture of a Gull floating on the water in whirlpool in a sound between two islands
Gull in the Corryvreckan whirlpool between Jura and Scarba

One of the best excursions from Islay is a visit to the Corryvreckan whirlpool between Jura and Scarba. Here a gull is happily floating around on the water in the whirlpool, Scarba visible in the background.

This is from a visit with Venture West in April 2023.