Southern end of the Big Strand at Kintra, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the end of a beach with a white washed cottage under a mostly cloudy sky
Southern end of the Big Strand at Kintra, Isle of Islay

A view at the southern end of the Big Strand in Laggan Bay at Kintra. Looking out over the beach with washed up seaweed, a whitewashed cottage and the Oa in the background.

Splashing in the water in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a swimmer in a wetsuit jumping through a wave in shallow water
Splashing in the water in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

A bit of fun in the water of Machir Bay off Kilchoman beach on the west coast of Islay in June 2025. That’s me having fun with some of the waves breaking on the beach, jumping and splashing through them. As there can be dangerous currents in Machir Bay I always stayed close to the beach, able to easily stand and walk back if necessary. Picture taken by my sister Imke.

Grazing horse at Saligo, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a dark brown horse grazing in coastal dunes
Grazing horse at Saligo, Isle of Islay

Spotted at Saligo on an April late afternoon, one of the several horses in the area grazing in the dunes with the Atlantic and various cliffs in the distance.