Currie Sands and Claddach panorama, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a small beach below a rugged coastline
Currie Sands and Claddach panorama, Isle of Islay

A panoramic view from Currie Sands beach on the Rhinns of Islay, looking up and along the shoreline at Claddach, just north west of Portnahaven (towards the right, not visible in panorama)

Currie Sands and the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse

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Picture of a small beach in a rocky cove, a lighthouse on a small island in the distance
Currie Sands and the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse

Currie Sands is one of the smallest beaches on Islay, but still very popular. While on the west coast it is protected from the Atlantic. There are nice views to the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse from the beach.

Octovullin above Loch Skerrols, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small settlement near a freshwater loch on a sunny June morning
Octovullin above Loch Skerrols, Isle of Islay

Just north east of Loch Skerrols is Octovullin, here seen on a nice June morning on Islay