Walkers watching wildlife on the north coast of Islay

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Picture of two walkers with binoculars looking out to sea on a rugged coastlineDuring walks on Islay there’s always something to see. Here two walkers are looking out for wildlife on Islay’s north coast east of Gortantaoid Point. Ardnace Point visible on the right.

 

The most dangerous fence post on Islay

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Picture of an on electricity pole with warning sign converted to a fence postDanger of death! Keep off!

(no, this fence isn’t electrified. This is an old electricity pole converted to a fence post, somewhere near Ardnave in the north west of Islay)

 

Walkers in the dunes at Ardnave Point, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large group of walkers descending on to a beach through some dunesA picture from a WalkIslay Islay walking week a few years ago. Here the walkers arrive at Ardnave Point, walking on to the beach through the dunes. Quite a few regulars can be spotted in the picture.