Dog swimming in the Crinan Canal (Journey to/from Islay)

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Picture of a dog swimming in a canal
Dog swimming in the Crinan Canal (Journey to/from Islay)

Spotted during a stopover at the Crinan Canal during a journey to Gigha (also a good stop on a journey to Islay), a dog taking a swim on a warm June evening.

Steep cliffs and rocky shore at Scarba (Excursion from Islay)

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Picture of steep cliffs above a rocky shore seen from a boat on the water
Steep cliffs and rocky shore at Scarba (Excursion from Islay)

A view you’ll only get by going out on a boat. This one of some steep cliffs and a rocky sea shore on the west of Scarba is from a tour with Venture West to the Corryvreckan and around Scarba in April 2023. A great excursion from Islay or on a journey to/from Islay.

Gigha ferry MV Loch Ranza and Isle of Gigha panorama

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Panoramic picture of a small pier with a small ferry and island in the distance, seen from a beach
Gigha ferry MV Loch Ranza and Isle of Gigha panorama

A panoramic view from Tayinloan on the Kintyre mainland, taking in the pier with the MV Loch Ranza and the island it serves stretching out over the horizon, the Isle of Gigha.