
My sister Imke on the west coast of Islay during a visit in June 2013. We walked north from Saligo mainly following the coast. Here we took a break on the hills just behind Smaull, enjoying the views over Saligo and Kilchoman.

My sister Imke on the west coast of Islay during a visit in June 2013. We walked north from Saligo mainly following the coast. Here we took a break on the hills just behind Smaull, enjoying the views over Saligo and Kilchoman.

It’s only a small standing stone, but it does get a mention on the OS map. Found near Frachdale not far off the track from Kintra to Soldier’s Rock. Kintra in the distance just off the beach, the Paps of Jura in the far distance on the horizon.

A November late afternoon at Loch Gruinart, not long after sunset. The failing light creates a nice calm atmosphere as the daylight fades away.