Wild swimming in Machir Bay off Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a person swimming through waves in the surf off a beach on a sunny June afternoon
Wild swimming in Machir Bay off Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

A picture courtesy of my sister Imke, as it’s rather difficult to take a picture of yourself when going for a swim. That’s me going for a short wild swim in shallow waters at the southern end of Kilchoman beach in Machir Bay. As there can be dangerous currents in Machir Bay I made sure I stayed close to the shore and was always able to stand. Still had a lot of fun splashing through the waves in the surf coming in from the Atlantic.

MV Isle of Arran leaving Port Ellen on a June morning, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the CALMAC ferry MV Isle of Arran cruising on a calm sea behind some low rocks
MV Isle of Arran leaving Port Ellen on a June morning, Isle of Islay

A June morning in Port Ellen, the MV Isle of Arran has just departed for the early morning crossing to Kennacraig on the Scottish mainland. Here we catch a last glimpse of her passing the small rocky islands off Port Ellen.

Taking pictures at Lossit Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a photographer taking pictures in a bay with rocks and a sandy beach
Taking pictures at Lossit Bay, Isle of Islay

A picture of taking pictures. My sister Imke took this picture of me taking more pictures of the dramatic rocks and beach at Lossit Bay on the west coast of Islay.