Burn carved into the hillside next to Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small stream cut into a hillside running down towards the sea
Burn carved into the hillside next to Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

A view from the hillside just south of Kilchoman beach, overlooking Machir Bay. The burn has carved a deep cut into the hillside on its way to the sea and ultimately the Atlantic

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.