July evening light in Tarbert (Journey to Islay)

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Picture of a small fishing village in some mild July evening light
July evening light in Tarbert (Journey to Islay)

A popular stop on the journey to Islay, just a few miles from the ferry terminal in Kennacraig. An impression from a July evening a good number of years ago, looking across the harbour to the fishing boats, the ruin of the old castle on the hill above.

Paps of Jura from the Twin Beaches, Isle of Gigha

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Picture of a view out to sea from above a small beach, another island with some high mountains in the distance
Paps of Jura from the Twin Beaches, Isle of Gigha

A view from Islay’s neighbour Gigha, standing just above one of the Twin Beaches. In the distance the Paps of Jura.

Waves and foam in Saligo Bay in October, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a beach with rocks on a stormy October day, waves rolling in, algae foam on the beach
Waves and foam in Saligo Bay in October, Isle of Islay

A both bright and cloudy October afternoon on the west coast of Islay. Waves rolling in on a stormy day, algae foam washing up on the beach.