Rocks on Port Charlotte beach on Islay and the Paps of Jura

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Picture of some rocks at the end of a sea loch beach, mountains in the distance on the other side of the loch
Rocks on Port Charlotte beach on Islay and the Paps of Jura

A view from the northern end of the beach in Port Charlotte, looking out over Loch Indaal on a beautiful April day. In the distance on the other side of the loch the well known Paps of Jura.

MV James and the MV Isle of Islay in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a small local ferry (MV James) and a large ferry (MV Isle of Islay) in a sound between two islands
MV James and the MV Isle of Islay in the Sound of Islay

Seen from the MV Finlaggan getting ready to depart Port Askaig in late April 2026: The temporary Jura ferry MV James approaching from Feolin, behind it the new Islay ferry MV Isle of Islay arriving form Kennacraig.

Oystercatcher on rocks at Claggain Bay (2), Isle of Islay

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Picture of an Oystercatcher on some lichen covered rocks at a shore
Oystercatcher on rocks at Claggain Bay (2), Isle of Islay

Another view of the Oystercatcher spotted on some lichen covered rocks at the southern end of Claggain Bay.