Arran and Kintyre from the Sound of Islay

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Picture of various islands and mainland stretches seen from a sound between two islands
Arran and Kintyre from the Sound of Islay

A view from an Islay ferry in the Sound of Islay on an April afternoon. In the far distance the Isle of Arran, just in front the northern part of Kintyre. In the foreground the shore of Jura with some of the small islands off it including Am Fraoch Eilean and Brosdale Island.

Islay from the Kilberry road in April 2024

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Picture of an island seen across the sea from the mainland on a sunny April day
Islay from the Kilberry road in April 2024

If you have the time and patience a drive along the Kilberry road can be rewarding with some great views across the Sound of Jura to Islay, Jura and Gigha. This view mainly takes in Islay, with a smidgen of Jura on the right. Below us also some Highland cattle, possibly enjoying the nice view just like us?

Heavy rain over Beinn Bheigier, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a dark cloud over an island with some heavy rain falling in one place, seen from a ferry
Heavy rain over Beinn Bheigier, Isle of Islay

A view from a ferry crossing from Port Askaig to Kennacraig, looking back to Islay. A large dark cloud over the south east of Islay with some heavy rain falling on Beinn Bheigier, Islay’s highest hill.