Wind Sock at Kennacraig (Journey to Islay)

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Picture of an orange wind sock on a pole
Wind Sock at Kennacraig (Journey to Islay)

Probably not something most people would take a picture of, but I somehow like the orange colour against the blue/grey water of West Loch Tarbert. Noticed this wind sock during a departure from Kennacraig for Islay. Interestingly from what I understand wind is actually more dangerous for (modern) ferries than waves. Waves they can quite easily withstand, but strong winds can be a problem in particular when they are berthing. A strong gust can easily move a ferry and push it against the pier or linkspan, causing damage.

Triangular rock at Kilchiaran Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a triangle shaped rock on a pebble beach
Triangular rock at Kilchiaran Bay, Isle of Islay

An interesting rock on the pebble beach in Kilchiaran Bay, shaped like a standing triangle. Taken on a November afternoon having walked over from Port Charlotte.

Sunset from the Loch Indaal Coastal Path, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view from a coastal path next to a sea loch on the left, the sun setting behind low hills on the right
Sunset from the Loch Indaal Coastal Path, Isle of Islay

A November afternoon on the Loch Indaal Coastal Path, looking towards Port Charlotte. The Loch Indaal lighthouse in the middle distance left of centre, behind it in the distance the Oa with the Mull of Oa. On the right the Sun setting behind the low hills of the Rhinns of Islay.