Cattle and sheep on a hill north of Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of some cattle and sheep gathered on a low hill above a bay with waves rolling in under a dark sky
Cattle and sheep on a hill north of Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

Spotted during a walk on Kilchoman beach, a good number of cattle and sheep had gathered on the top of a hill north of Machir Bay. I’m not entirely sure, but I think this is Carn Mòr (56m) west of Coull Farm.

Sand and rocks view in Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a low view over a sandy beach with some smooth rocks embedded in the sand, the low sun in the sky next to a band of clouds
Sand and rocks view in Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

A low down view over the beach in Saligo Bay, looking over the sandy windblown beach with some smooth rocks in various shapes (triangular on the left, more round on the right). The low November afternoon sun bright in the sky, next to a band of clouds moving in from the west.

Port Ellen maltings and distillery warehouses from Kilnaughton beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a modern malting with some old whisky distillery warehouse on a coast
Port Ellen maltings and distillery warehouses from Kilnaughton beach, Isle of Islay

During a November 2025 walk out on Kilnaughton beach, looking across the bay to the Port Ellen maltings and the old Port Ellen distillery warehouses. If you look closely, hidden behind the trees you can just make out the new/rebuilt Port Ellen distillery.