Some Geese arriving at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Some Geese arriving at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

An everyday scene during the winter at Gruinart, some Geese arriving for the roost over night.

Incoming storm wave at southern end of Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Incoming storm wave at southern end of Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

Out at the southern end of Kilchoman beach during a late November 2025 storm. A big wave is rushing up the beach just below the rocky feet of the crags, next to the exit for the track leading to Kilchiaran. Had to time it well to not get wet feet (and more) when crossing from the path to the beach…

Coastguard cottages and Ballinaby seen from old Kilchiaran radar station, Isle of Islay

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Coastguard cottages and Ballinaby seen from old Kilchiaran radar station, Isle of Islay

A view from the old radar station at Kilchiaran, looking towards the Coastguard cottages at Kilchoman. Behind it in the distance Ballinaby, also Loch Gorm just visible on the right. On the horizon Colonsay and Oronsay as well as the Isle of Mull behind it on the right.