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.

Crashing waves in south Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of breaking waves in front of a rugged rocky shore
Crashing waves in south Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

A beautiful November afternoon in Saligo Bay on the west coast of Islay. Some great waves rolling in from the Atlantic, breaking as the approach the rugged rocky shore and beach.

Kilchoman dunes path view: Wreck and crashing waves, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view from a path through sand dunes leading to a sandy beach. An old wreck in the beach close to the waterline, waves breaking in the bay behind.
Kilchoman dunes path view: Wreck and crashing waves, Isle of Islay

Arriving at Kilchoman beach after walking over the Kilchoman dunes path. The old wreck of the Patti embedded in the sand just left of centre, waves rolling in from the Atlantic crashing behind as they approach the beach.