South Balnahard beach, Isle of Colonsay

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Picture of the end of a beach, going over into a rocky headlandSome time ago I posted the view north at Balnahard beach on Islay’s neighbour Colonsay. Here’s the counterpart looking south. Jura visible in the distance under the clouds.

Paps of Jura and Scalasaig church, Isle of Colonsay

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Picture of a view over an island, across the sea and to another island with three mountainsA view from an Islay walking week excursion to Colonsay, looking over towards Jura from the track between Scalasaig and Turraman Loch. The square building below is the parish church, just below it you can see parts of the roof of the Colonsay Hotel. On the hill on the right the Lord Colonsay monument, behind the hill on the right you can even catch a glimpse of Islay.

Islay walking week walkers on the Strand returning to Colonsay

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Picture of a large group of walkers on a beach at low tide between two islandsAfter a visit to Oronsay Priory during the Islay walking week the walkers are on their way back to Colonsay across the Strand. This walk can only be completed when the tide is right and needs to be planned carefully.