South-east Islay from the Jura viewpoint

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Picture of a view across a sound between two islands, a stone bench in the foregroundUnfortunately now closed to the public, this is a viewpoint from one of the walks at Jura House, Brosdale. The view is across the southern end of the Sound of Islay, McArthur’s Head lighthouse across from the bench my sister Imke is sitting on. Beinn Bheigier (491m) just right of centre.

 

The Paps of Jura and Corran River, Isle of Jura

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Picture of a small river with stepping stones, three big mountains (The Paps of Jura) behind itA beautiful view on Islay’s neighbour Jura. This is just below the stepping stones to cross the Corran River when coming up from the Three Arched Bridge. Loch an t-Siob towards the left with Beinn a’Chaolais behind. Beinn Shiantaidh on the right and Beinn an Oir in the centre behind it.

 

Beinn a’ Chaolais and Loch an t-Siob, Isle of Jura

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Picture of a view across a loch to a mountainA nice view from a walk on Islay’s neighbour Jura. The view is across Loch an t-Siob to Beinn Mhearsamall (506m, left) and Beinn a’ Chaolais (733m, right, the smallest of the Paps of Jura).