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.

Saligo Bay waves behind rocks in the sand, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view over rocks embedded in a sandy beach out over a wide bay with waves rolling in and breaking as they approach the shore
Saligo Bay waves behind rocks in the sand, Isle of Islay

A beautiful November afternoon on the west coast of Islay out on the beach in Saligo Bay. Looking across the rocky outcrops embedded in the sand to the waves rolling in from the Atlantic and breaking as they approach the shore.

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.