Non-sunset at Sanaigmore, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal sunset hidden behind some low clouds at the horizon
Non-sunset at Sanaigmore, Isle of Islay

In June 2025 my sister and I went up to Sanaigmore just before the midsummer solstice in the hope of catching a nice sunset just off the headlands west of Sanaigmore Bay. For most of the year the sun sets behind the headlands to the west, but for a week or so either side of the summer solstice you should be able to see the sun setting over the Atlantic if you walk to the eastern end of Sanaigmore Bay. Alas, as it turned out the weather gods weren’t with us and some clouds on the horizon blocked our view of the setting sun.

Out on the beach in Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a beach at low tide, some rocks in the beach. In the distance a person walking on the beach
Out on the beach in Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

A June evening on the west coast of Islay, a very low tide in Saligo Bay. My sister Imke took this picture with me walking out on the beach in the distance towards the left (also taking pictures)

Rocks, beach and waves in nice light, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view past some rocks over a beach to the sea with the sun breaking through dark clouds
Rocks, beach and waves in nice light, Isle of Islay

Walking back from a climb up the track to Kilchiaran my sister Imke noticed this nice view and light at the southern end of Kilchoman beach and took the picture. Nice waves rolling in from the Atlantic as the sun briefly breaks through the dark clouds.