Machir Bay from Carraig Chomain, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view over a rocky outcrop on a beach out over a bay on a partly sunny June day
Machir Bay from Carraig Chomain, Isle of Islay

A partially sunny June day on the west coast of Islay, looking out over Machir Bay from Carraig Chomain on Kilchoman beach. Eilean an Tannais-sgeir and Coull Point in the distance on the right.

Port Charlotte across Loch Indaal from Bowmore, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal village below a hill seen across a sea loch on a sunny June day
Port Charlotte across Loch Indaal from Bowmore, Isle of Islay

A view from Bowmore beach across Loch Indaal on a sunny June 2025 afternoon, following a cloudy start to the day. In the distance Port Charlotte on the Rhinns of Islay, Beinn Tart a’Mhill towering over it.

South end of the Big Strand at Kintra, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the end of a sandy beach in a wide bay, green hills and a cottage at the end
South end of the Big Strand at Kintra, Isle of Islay

At the southern end of the Big Strand in Laggan Bay, Kintra to the left, the Oa towards the right. Taken from the start of a walk to the northern end (5.5 miles, 11 miles return) on a quite changeable June 2025 morning.