Big waves at the cliffs in southern Machir Bay during a November storm, Isle of Islay

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Picture of big storm waves rolling into a bay with cliffs and a beach
Big waves at the cliffs in southern Machir Bay during a November storm, Isle of Islay

Out on Kilchoman beach for a walk to the southern end during a late November 2025 storm. Big waves are rolling in from the Atlantic, breaking over the cliffs sending spray high in the air.

Two burns joining on Kilchoman beach (2), Isle of Islay

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Picture of two burns (streams) flowing across a beach, joining before flowing into the sea
Two burns joining on Kilchoman beach (2), Isle of Islay

A different angle of the two burns joining on Kilchoman beach, looking from the side. Allt Gleann na Ceardaich in front of us, flowing sideways along the beach. Allt na Crìche joining it from the right, coming in from Loch Gorm, before they flow into Machir Bay and the Atlantic.

Saligo Bay seen from the Kilchiaran radar station, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a bay seen from a distant hill. Also an interesting rock formation in the background
Saligo Bay seen from the Kilchiaran radar station, Isle of Islay

A different, distant, view of Saligo Bay on the west coast of Islay. The view is from the old radar station at Kilchiaran, looking north past Kilchoman. Saligo Bay is partially hidden by the ridge stretching out from Coull, but I think you can still make out a good part of it. Behind it a well known rock formation. Oh, and the Atlantic stretching out to the horizon.