Machrie River flowing over the Big Strand, Isle of Islay. And a fishing boat.

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Picture of a small river flowing over a beach into the sea. A small fishing boat visible in the distance.
Machrie River flowing over the Big Strand, Isle of Islay. And a fishing boat.

A view from a walk along the Big Strand in Laggan Bay on Islay. Machrie River is flowing across the beach into the sea with a fishing boat visible in the distance.

Cinnabar Moth Caterpillars at Kilchoman, Isle of Islay

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Picture of lots of Cinnabar Moth Caterpillars on a plant
Cinnabar Moth Caterpillars at Kilchoman, Isle of Islay

Spotted by my sister Imke while we were walking though the dunes at Kilchoman on our way to the beach, lots of Cinnabar Moth Caterpillars.

Imke walking on the beach in Lossit Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a woman walking on a golden sandy beach with some dark rocks
Imke walking on the beach in Lossit Bay, Isle of Islay

My sister Imke walking out on the beach in Lossit Bay during our visit in June 2025. I think her footprints were the first on the beach for the day.