Walkers at a mussel bank in Loch Indaal, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a group of walkers standing around a mussel bank during low tideDuring low tide you can walk (or ride on a horse) quite far out into Loch Indaal at the top of the loch. During an Islay walking week a few years ago we walked across the loch from the Gaelic College in Bowmore almost all the way to Bridgend (you have to return to land where the River Sorn flows into Loch Indaal). During the walk we came across this mussel bank, which Donald James (in the green jacket) pointed out to us.

 

Gorse at Bridgend, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a road with Gorse in bloom along the roadA view at the A847 from Bridgend out to Port Charlotte, Islay House (not visible) behind the wall and trees on the right. Gorse bushes in full bloom provide colour on an early spring day.

 

River Sorn from Sornbank, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a panoramic view over a small river from the balcony of a houseA panoramic view from the Coachman’s Flat at Sornbank in Bridgend. The bridge over the River Sorn on the left, the river itself below, Loch Indaal in the distance on the right.