Moody view south from near Bealach na Caillich on the Rhinns of Islay

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Picture of a cloudy moody view along a rocky shoreline from the top of a hill
Moody view south from near Bealach na Caillich on the Rhinns of Islay

A mostly cloudy April afternoon on the Rhinns of Islay, a view south from the hillock south of Bealach na Caillich. The entrance to Kilchiaran Bay below on the left. Not in the picture behind us the old chain link radar station.

Rushing tidal waters between Lunga and Scarba (Corryvreckan trip, excursion from Islay)

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Picture of tidal waters rushing over a rocky narrow between two islands
Rushing tidal waters between Lunga and Scarba (Corryvreckan trip, excursion from Islay)

Tidal waters rushing over and between some low rocks between Lunga and Scarba. Eilean a’ Bhealaich on the left, Scarba on the right, mainland Argyll in the distance. The much smaller sibling of the famous Corryvreckan whirlpool on the other side of Scarba.

Swirling tidal waters between Scarba and Lunga (Corryvreckan trip, excursion from Islay)

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Picture of some rough tidal waters swirling between two islands
Swirling tidal waters between Scarba and Lunga (Corryvreckan trip, excursion from Islay)

A view of the racing tide between Scarba and Lunga (if I remember correctly Scarba on the left, Lunga on the right). While its much much bigger sibling Corryvreckan Whirlpool is of course much more famous this is a place I think should get much more appreciation. The changing tide being forced through a very narrow channel producing some fascinating currents and tidal races.