Breaking waves off the rocky north Saligo coast, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two big waves breaking with spray being blown back as they approach a rocky shore
Breaking waves off the rocky north Saligo coast, Isle of Islay

I think Saligo Bay is one of the best places on Islay to watch waves rolling in from the Atlantic and breaking as they approach the shore. This view is from the northern end of the bay on a beautiful April evening.

Bright sun over the north of Gigha and Jura panorama

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Panoramic picture of a view over two islands under a bright sun
Bright sun over the north of Gigha and Jura panorama

A stunning June evening at the northern end of Islay’s neighbour Gigha, out for a walk around the Northern Loop. The view is north-west, looking over the northern end of Gigha with Port Mòr on the left, In the distance on the right the Isle of Jura with the famous Paps of Jura.

Very last light of the summer solstice over Gigha with a crescent moon

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Picture of a crescent moon over some woodland with some last light of the gloaming
Very last light of the summer solstice over Gigha with a crescent moon

Having returned to the cottage after watching the summer solstice sunset on Gigha a last look out of the window. The crescent moon and a star in the fading very last light of the gloaming over Achamore Gardens.