Paps of Jura and the Lochindaal lighthouse on an April morning, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small lighthouse in the April morning light, two round mountains in the hazy background
Paps of Jura and the Lochindaal lighthouse on an April morning, Isle of Islay

Walking out of Port Charlotte to join the Loch Indaal Way coastal path a nice view past the Lochindaal lighthouse to the Paps of Jura in the distance opened up.

Port Bàn beaches and Lochindaal lighthouse, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a sea loch coastline with rocky sections and sandy beaches, a small lighthouse in the distance
Port Bàn beaches and Lochindaal lighthouse, Isle of Islay

A view from the Loch Indaal walk coastal path on a beautiful sunny April day. Two of the small sandy beaches at Port Bàn in the foreground, the Lochindaal lighthouse in the background.

Port Charlotte from the pier panorama (2), Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a coastal village seen from its small pier on a mostly sunny April day
Port Charlotte from the pier panorama (2), Isle of Islay

A panoramic view over Port Charlotte from the pier on a beautiful April 2026 morning. Shore Street, the hotel, the former distillery (now home to the Youth Hostel) and the new developments at Robin Currie Way. Also the Loch Indaal lighthouse on the right.