Coull farm, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a farm next to a small hillA view of Coull Farm just north of Machir Bay on the west coast of Islay. It overlooks Machir Bay (not in view, as it is behind us). Next to it is Cnoc Mor (82m).

 

Walkers at Bealach na Caillich, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a group of walkers on a track above a bayA view from an Islay walking week many years ago, walking towards Machir Bay from Kilchiaran. This is at the Bealach na Caillich, the highest point of the track. The beach in Machir Bay can be seen in the distance, partially hidden by the steep cliffs above the track.

PS: Any Gaelic speakers who can tell me what Bealach na Caillich means?

 

Machir Bay from the Kilchoman Crags, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view over a bay with a wide sandy beach, dunes in the foreground

A sunny view over Machir Bay on the west coast of Islay. I took this picture from the Kilchoman Crags, steep hills and cliffs towering over the bay. Dunes with some machair in the foreground, lots of colourful flowers grow here in the summer.