Duck and Ducklings on the Crinan Canal (Journey to/from Islay)

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Picture of a Mallard Duck with five Ducklings on a canal
Duck and Ducklings on the Crinan Canal (Journey to/from Islay)

The Crinan Canal is a nice stop during any journey to/from Islay, even if it’s only to watch a Mallard Duck and its five Ducklings.

Gigha beach and a view of Cara Island

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Picture of a low level view of a beach with stones, rocks and seaweed. A small island in the distance
Gigha beach and a view of Cara Island

A view from the beach at Port na Carraigh at the southern end of Islay’s neighbour Gigha. I don’t know if the burn running across the beach has a name (nothing on the OS map). Lots of stones, rocks and even boulders around, as well as seaweed and more. In the distance you can also spot Cara Island.

Boulders on the Kilchoman to Kilchiaran track, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two boulders fallen on to a rough track on a wet day
Boulders on the Kilchoman to Kilchiaran track, Isle of Islay

Spotted in April 2023, I don’t know if they’re still there now. Two boulders fallen on the track between Kilchoman and Kilchiaran, just below Bealach na Caillich. As you can see they didn’t block the track, someone just drove around them. Still, I wouldn’t want to have been in their path when they came down.