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

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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.

Dramatic clouds over Gigha, seen from the Islay ferry

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Picture of some dramatic clouds over an island, seen across the water from a ferry
Dramatic clouds over Gigha, seen from the Islay ferry

A view from a ferry en route to Islay in late November, looking over Gigha with some dramatic clouds overhead

Two Whooper Swans in the Gloaming at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two Whopper Swans in the dusk in some shallow water with various grasses
Two Whooper Swans in the Gloaming at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

A late November afternoon at Gruinart, watching from the bird hide in the last light of the gloaming. Two Whooper Swans from a group of six resting in the mild and colourful light.