Balnahard beach panorama (2), Isle of Colonsay

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Panoramic picture of a small beach with golden sands on an island, other islands and the mainland visible in the distanceAfter the panoramic view from the top of the dunes a closer look at Balnahard beach in the north of Colonsay. Taken in April 2012.

Balnahard beach panorama (1), Isle of Colonsay

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Panoramic picture of a small golden sandy beach in ScotlandFollowing on from the view north and the view south of Balnahard beach in the north of Islay’s neighbour Colonsay I thought I’ll put the two together in a panoramic picture of the whole beach. Here’s a view from the top of the dunes behind the beach. The Isle of Mull in the distance on the left, the mainland and Jura towards the centre and right.

Lock 8 at the Crinan Canal (Journey to Islay)

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Picture of a canal lock on a sunny April afternoon, a house with a sign Cairnbaan House next to the lockA stop on a journey to Islay in April 2017, a short detour along the Crinan Canal with a visit to Cairnbaan. Cairnbaan House on the other side of lock 8.