Tag Archives: Argyll

Oystercatchers in Inveraray (Journey to Islay)

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Picture of some Oystercatchers on a pier wall, an old bridge in the backgroundA few Oystercatchers in the autumn morning sunshine in Inveraray, Aray Bridge (Inveraray Bridge) in the background.

Barnhill from the south, Isle of Jura

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Picture of remote house in a coastal landscape (Barnhill on the Isle of Jura)A view of Barnhill in the far north east of Jura, where George Orwell wrote his famous book ‘1984’. The Sound of Jura with the mainland on the other side in the background. Taken on a beautiful April afternoon on the return from a walk to the Gulf of Corryvreckan to the see the famous whirlpool where Orwell and his son ran into trouble.

Loch Fyne panorama from above Inveraray (Journey to Islay)

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Panoramic picture of a view over a sea loch from a hill, an inviting bench in the foregroundAn inviting bench (I’ve sat on it as well) to enjoy the view over Loch Fyne near Inveraray. The bench is next to the watchtower/folly above Inveraray Castle, near the summit of Dun na Cuaiche (248m). A great stop on the journey to Islay, from memory the walk up the hill doesn’t take very long and the views on a sunny day are very rewarding.