Sailing yacht in a lock of the Crinan Canal (Journey to/from Islay)

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Picture of a light blue sailing yacht entering an old canal lock
Sailing yacht in a lock of the Crinan Canal (Journey to/from Islay)

A memory from a stopover on a journey to Islay, a sailing yacht entering the lock at Cairnbaan, one of the many locks in the Crinan Canal in some April sunshine.

Loch Indaal coastline near Port Ban on the Rhinns of Islay

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Picture of a coastline with a mixture of rocks and grass
Loch Indaal coastline near Port Ban on the Rhinns of Islay

A sunny November day view on the shore of Loch Indaal from the Rhinns of Islay, looking out from near Port Ban. The coast between Bowmore and Laggan Point visible in the distance.

Bright November sunset over Machir Bay seen from Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a sunset over the sea seen from a beach
Bright November sunset over Machir Bay seen from Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

A beautiful November sunset on the west coast of Islay, looking out over Machir Bay from Kilchoman beach. The sun is just about to disappear behind the horizon, lighting up the broken clouds.