Sound of Islay panorama from the ferry, June 2025

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Panoramic picture of a view back from a ferry over a sound between two islands
Sound of Islay panorama from the ferry, June 2025

A view back from an Islay ferry having just left Port Askaig en route to Kennacraig on the mainland in late June 2025. You can make out Port Askaig on the left as well as the famous Paps of Jura on the right. Sgarbh Breac on Islay also in the distance towards the left, but Rhuvaal lighthouse is too far to make out.

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.