Descending from Beinn Bheigier, Isle of Islay

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Picture of walkers descending a hill on a hazy day, a shore with beaches in the distance

 

A view from the eastern side of Beinn Bheigier (491m), looking south east on a hazy day. The walkers are heading towards Ardtalla, Claggain Bay is visible just right of centre, behind it Aros Bay. Ardmore and parts of the southern skerries on the right.

On the way to Proaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a woman walking in a hilly wildernessA picture from a few years ago, from a walk with my sister Imke out to Proaig. Can’t pinpoint where exactly this was, but it’s early on after leaving Ardtalla, before Proaig comes into view.

 

Sunbreak over Islay, seen from the ferry

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Picture of the sun breaking through heavy clouds over an islandA view from a ferry crossing to Islay in June 2013, somewhere around the Ardtalla area.