Looking after the herds near Knockdon, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a hilly landscape with two herds, one cattle and one sheep. A farming vehicle in between
Looking after the herds near Knockdon, Isle of Islay

A view from near the western end of Loch Skerrols towards Knockdon (Knockdon itself out of view on the left). Two herds of farm animals, cattle in the front, sheep slightly further back. The farmer’s van in between. I believe the hill in the background is Pairc Dhubh

Cows grazing “below” the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse

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Picture of three cows grazing in a coastal field with a lighthouse on a small offshore island in the background
Cows grazing “below” the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse

Of course these cows are not grazing below the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse on Orsay, they are grazing in a field at Claddach with Eilean Mhic Coinnich and Orsay with the lighthouse in the background.

Islay from the Kilberry road in April 2024

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Picture of an island seen across the sea from the mainland on a sunny April day
Islay from the Kilberry road in April 2024

If you have the time and patience a drive along the Kilberry road can be rewarding with some great views across the Sound of Jura to Islay, Jura and Gigha. This view mainly takes in Islay, with a smidgen of Jura on the right. Below us also some Highland cattle, possibly enjoying the nice view just like us?