Port Ban November beach panorama, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a small beach on the shore of a sea loch on a sunny November day
Port Ban November beach panorama, Isle of Islay

A slightly hidden gem, the small beach at Port Ban between Bruichladdich and Port Charlotte on the Rhinns of Islay. This panoramic view is from November 2023, looking north-east. The Paps of Jura visible in the distance just left of centre, Bowmore towards the right.

Swans opposite Bruichladdich, Isle of Islay

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Picture of swans at the shore of a sea loch, behind them on the other side of the loch a village with a distillery and warehouses
Swans opposite Bruichladdich, Isle of Islay

Spotted on the shore of Loch Indaal below Ard-Chruaidh outside Bowmore: A dozen Whooper Swans opposite Bruichladdich with the distillery and warehouses.

Loch Indaal coastline near Bruichladdich, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a sea loch shoreline in the mild morning sunshine, mountains visible in the distance across the loch
Loch Indaal coastline near Bruichladdich, Isle of Islay

A view from the Loch Indaal coastal path on a beautiful November morning on the Rhinns of Islay. Bruichladdich pier just visible in the distance on the left, the Paps of Jura on the horizon on the other side of the loch.