Rocky Islay shoreline with Mull in the background

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Picture of a rocky shallow coastline looking out to sea with another island in the distance
Rocky Islay shoreline with Mull in the background

A rocky shallow shoreline near Gortantaoid Point in the north of Islay, looking north with the silhouette of the Isle of Mull in the distance. Picture courtesy of my sister Imke.

North of Saligo landscape panorama, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a varied coastal landscape with fields and cliffs
North of Saligo landscape panorama, Isle of Islay

A panoramic view of the west coast of Islay north of Saligo, seen from the highest hills/cliffs above Smaull. Kilchoman and Saligo Bay in the distance, a well known rock formation below on the right.

October sun over Loch Laphroaig and the Oa, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view over a small sea loch with a high coastline in the distance
October sun over Loch Laphroaig and the Oa, Isle of Islay

An October afternoon at the south east coast of Islay. We’re looking across Loch Laphroaig (Laphroaig distillery is behind us to the right) along the shore towards Port Ellen (not visible). The hills of the Oa in the distance on the horizon.