Summer solstice sunset over Islay and Jura seen from Gigha

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Picture of a cloudy sunset with the sun briefly breaking through the clouds over two islands, seen from a third island
Summer solstice sunset over Islay and Jura seen from Gigha

Three islands in one picture: Islay, Jura and Gigha. Islay on the left, Jura on the right and Gigha in the front. Taken during the summer solstice sunset in June 2023.

Cloudy sunset view to Islay and Jura from Gròb Bàgh, Isle of Gigha

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Panoramic picture of a view from a rocky shore over some water to some islands during a cloudy sunset
Cloudy sunset view to Islay and Jura from Gròb Bàgh, Isle of Gigha

A mostly cloudy June evening at the southern end of Gigha near Gròb Bàgh, looking west to Islay (centre) and Jura with the Paps of Jura (right). When I took the pictures for this panorama the sun was just hiding behind the clouds (it did show briefly at times), but it is just right of centre between Islay and Jura.

Gròb Bàgh on Gigha with Islay in the distance near sunset

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Picture of a beach with rocky outcrops at an approaching sunset, another island in the distance
Gròb Bàgh on Gigha with Islay in the distance near sunset

A June evening near the southern end of Gigha at the beach of Gròb Bàgh. If you look carefully you’ll notice the seam of pure white quartz on the rocks sticking out into the water. The southern end of Islay with the Oa visible on the horizon.