View on to Currie Sands, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small beach in a small cove on a rocky shore
View on to Currie Sands, Isle of Islay

A view over Currie Sands from the path down from Claddach. Behind the headland the Atlantic is stretching out into the distance, next stop America

Currie Sands and the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse

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Picture of a small beach in a rocky cove, a lighthouse on a small island in the distance
Currie Sands and the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse

Currie Sands is one of the smallest beaches on Islay, but still very popular. While on the west coast it is protected from the Atlantic. There are nice views to the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse from the beach.

Wave rushing into Saligo River, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wave from the sea rolling into the mouth of a small river
Wave rushing into Saligo River, Isle of Islay

Looking down on to the mouth of Saligo River where it flows into Saligo Bay and the Atlantic. Near high tide a wave rolls in, breaks and rushes up the river for a bit.