Eilean Tràighe from the Kilberry Road (Journey to Islay)

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Picture of a small island with a tombolo linking it to the mainland
Eilean Tràighe from the Kilberry Road (Journey to Islay)

A view from the Kilberry Road along Loch Caolisport, Eilean Tràighe off what I think is a tombolo. If you look closely you can make out one of the Islay ferries on the horizon.

Eilean an Tannais-sgeir with breaking waves, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a tiny rocky islet with waves breaking over and around it
Eilean an Tannais-sgeir with breaking waves, Isle of Islay

A view from Kilchoman beach to the northern end of Machir Bay, to Eilean an Tannais-sgeir. Waves breaking over and around this rocky islet at the end of the bay.

Kilchoman beach in April morning mist and light, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wide sandy beach in low morning light, mist over the water and in the distance
Kilchoman beach in April morning mist and light, Isle of Islay

An April morning on the west coast of Islay, out for a walk down Kilchoman beach. Some morning mist over Machir Bay towards the south, while some mild low morning sun from the east is lighting up parts of the beach.