Port Charlotte across Loch Indaal from Bowmore, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal village below a hill seen across a sea loch on a sunny June day
Port Charlotte across Loch Indaal from Bowmore, Isle of Islay

A view from Bowmore beach across Loch Indaal on a sunny June 2025 afternoon, following a cloudy start to the day. In the distance Port Charlotte on the Rhinns of Islay, Beinn Tart a’Mhill towering over it.

Gaelic history walk in Port Sgioba, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a group of people on a walk through a village with white washed houses
Gaelic history walk in Port Sgioba, Isle of Islay

In mid June 2025 the Gaelic Conversation Group organised a Gaelic history walk (with translation) through Port Sgioba (Port Charlotte). Around 30 people joined the walk, here the group is passing the historic Port Charlotte Hotel.

Swan’s pool panorama, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a small natural harbour sheltered by rock formations, a few small boats moored in the pool
Swan’s pool panorama, Isle of Islay

A slightly hidden gem on Islay, Swan’s pool behind the Ard in Port Ellen. A beautiful sheltered small natural harbour protected by rock formations just off the entrance.