Walkers in the great wide open, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a group of walkers in a wide open landscapeAn impression from an Islay walking week a few years back, the walkers on the way into the hills in the south east of Islay. Not 100% sure, but I think that’s Beinn Bheigier in the distance.

Windy day on Beinn Bheigier, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two walkers on top of a hill on a windy dayA windy April day near the summit of Islay’s highest hill, Beinn Bheigier. Two walkers are bracing against a chilly strong wind.

Paps of Jura from Beinn Bheigier, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view over a landscape of hills and mountainsA view from a walk on Islay highest hill, Beinn Bheigier (491m), in April 2014. Behind the hills in the foreground hides the Sound of Islay, on the other side of it the Isle of Jura. The Paps of Jura tower over the landscape, from left to right Beinn a’Chaolais, Beinn an Oir and Beinn Shiantaidh.