Kilchoman Cross and church ruin in November 2025, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the ruin of a church, a Celtic cross next to it
Kilchoman Cross and church ruin in November 2025, Isle of Islay

As of writing this unfortunately the only way to see the famous and beautiful Kilchoman Cross, from the road behind it. As the ruin of Kilchoman church has become unsafe the council had to close the cemetery around it, with it blocking direct access to the cross.

Barnacle Geese and Whooper Swans under a Crescent Moon, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wetland under a partially cloudy sky with a crescent moon visible. Some Barnacle Geese flying in the distance, some Whooper Swans on the water
Barnacle Geese and Whooper Swans under a Crescent Moon, Isle of Islay

A November afternoon at Gruinart, the light slowly fading and a crescent Moon visible in the sky. In the distance some Barnacle Geese are arriving. If you look closely you can just make out some Whooper Swans on the water.

Dramatic November sky over Kilchoman beach and Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a dramatic cloudy and colourful sky over a sandy beach in a wide bay
Dramatic November sky over Kilchoman beach and Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

A November morning on the west coast of Islay, some varied and dramatic colourful clouds over Kilchoman beach and Machir Bay. A plane to/from (can’t remember which way it flew) America passing overhead, leaving its contrail.