Sea foam on Kilchoman beach in a November storm, Isle of Islay

Image

Picture of lots of sea foam on a long beach, some low afternoon sun behind a cloud
Sea foam on Kilchoman beach in a November storm, Isle of Islay

A low view from Kilchoman beach during an unnamed late November 2025 storm, quite a lot of sea foam washed up on the beach from the waves rolling in from the Atlantic.

Waves rolling out in north Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

Image

Picture of waves rolling into a wide bay under dark clouds
Waves rolling out in north Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

A November morning on the west coast of Islay with a storm approaching, fully arriving later in the day. Long waves rolling in from the Atlantic, breaking as the approach the shore and Kilchoman beach.

Driftwood on Saligo Bay beach, Isle of Islay

Image

Picture of a large piece of driftwood washed up high on a sandy beach in a wide bay
Driftwood on Saligo Bay beach, Isle of Islay

Spotted in November 2025, a big heavy chunk of driftwood washed up high on Saligo Bay beach on the west coast of Islay. Where might it have come from, the west coast of Scotland, across the North Channel from Ireland or even further away?