Sea foam during a November storm on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a beach covered in sea foam during a November storm
Sea foam during a November storm on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

A view south along Kilchoman beach during a late November 2025 storm, the beach largely covered in sea foam whipped up by the waves rolling in from the Atlantic.

Big skies and breaking waves in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a big wide blue sky over a bay with a wide sandy beach and waves breaking as they roll in
Big skies and breaking waves in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

Out for a walk on Kilchoman beach and on to the old Kilchiaran radar station on a beautiful bright November morning with huge big skies over Machir Bay. Waves rolling in from the Atlantic, breaking as they approach the beach.

Big wave splash in south Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a big wave splash after a wave hit a coastal rock
Big wave splash in south Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

Waves rolling into Saligo Bay from the Atlantic often break spectacularly, especially when reaching the rugged rocky shore at the southern end. Here a breaking wave sends a huge splash and spray high into the air.