Kilchoman Cross in November 2025, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the Kilchoman Celtic cross on a bright sunny day in November 2025
Kilchoman Cross in November 2025, Isle of Islay

Unfortunately the only view you can get of this magnificent Celtic cross at the moment, looking up from the road to Kilchoman cottages. The area around Kilchoman church is closed for public access as of writing this due to dangers of the church ruin walls collapsing.

Kilchoman dunes path view: Wreck and crashing waves, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view from a path through sand dunes leading to a sandy beach. An old wreck in the beach close to the waterline, waves breaking in the bay behind.
Kilchoman dunes path view: Wreck and crashing waves, Isle of Islay

Arriving at Kilchoman beach after walking over the Kilchoman dunes path. The old wreck of the Patti embedded in the sand just left of centre, waves rolling in from the Atlantic crashing behind as they approach the beach.

Circling birds and crashing waves in southern Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of waves crashing over a rocky shore with birds circling overhead
Circling birds and crashing waves in southern Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

A view from the southern end of Kilchoman beach, some nice waves crashing over the rocks on the shore of Machir Bay while various seabirds are circling above.