Hazy Islay (and Jura) from Oronsay

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Picture of a hazy view from an island to anotherA view from the track to Oronsay Farm, looking south on a hazy April day. Eilean Ghaoideamal in mid distance. Behind it the northern tip of Islay with Rhuvaal lighthouse. Again behind it almost disappearing in the haze the hills of Jura.

Steep cliffs along the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a view of steep cliffs along a sound, a lighthouse at the endA view from the Islay ferry travelling along the Sound of Islay. We are looking south towards McArthur’s Head lighthouse (on top of the cliffs at the end), some steep and high cliffs between the lighthouse and Gleann Choireadail.

Port Ellen lighthouse on a cloudy day, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a square lighthouse taken from a passing ferryA view of the lighthouse at Carraig Fhada seen from the Islay ferry turning to Port Ellen.