Allt Gleann na Ceardaich in full flow across the beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a burn (stream) in full flow across a beachAfter two rainy days on the west coast of Islay in late November a lot of water is running off: Allt Gleann na Ceardaich is in full flow as it reaches Kilchoman beach and flows across into the Atlantic.

Old water wheel at Kilchoman, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the remains of an old iron water wheel, the water supply still flowing past itThe remains of the water wheel for the mill at Kilchoman (you can just see the roof of the cottages peeking over the hill on the right). Allt Gleann na Ceardaich flowing past in in full spite after a very wet night and morning on Islay.