
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.

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.

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.

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.