Eilean Beag (where George Orwell stranded), Isle of Jura

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Picture of a very small rocky island (more an outcrop) off a much larger island
Eilean Beag (where George Orwell stranded), Isle of Jura

A view of Eilean Beag at the northern end of Jura, seen from the Gulf of Corryvreckan. This is where George Orwell was briefly stranded with his young son when his boat got into trouble in the Corryvreckan. Luckily a fishing boat came past and was able to rescue them.

Big swell north east of Sanaigmore, Isle of Islay

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Picture of some big swell rolling towards a rocky shore, waves breaking over the rocksA view north east from Sanaigmore, some big swell rolling in from the west, from the Atlantic. Waves breaking over the rocky shore between Sanaigmore and Ardnave. On the left Eilean Beag with Nave Island behind. Taken on a nice June evening on Islay.