High tide flowing through Carraig Chomain, Isle of Islay

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Picture of an incoming tide flowing through a rocky outcrop on a sandy beach
High tide flowing through Carraig Chomain, Isle of Islay

Reaching the southern end of Kilchoman beach during a November morning walk. The incoming high tide is flowing through the rocky outcrop at Carraig Chomain

Gulls circling on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view from a beach over a wide bay with three gulls circling
Gulls circling on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

A view from the southern half of Kilchoman beach, looking south towards the entrance to Kilchiaran bay. Three gulls circling around, I particularly like the low flying one skimming the beach left of centre.

Port Ellen seen from Kilnaughton beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal village with a ferry port, seen from a beach
Port Ellen seen from Kilnaughton beach, Isle of Islay

Out on Kilnaughton beach for a lunchtime walk in late November 2025. The centre of Port Ellen with the ferry pier and small boats port nicely visible across the bay. If you look closely you can just spot the tops of the hills on Arran in the far distance.