Solstice sunset over Islay and Jura panorama seen from Gigha

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Panoramic picture of a sunset over two islands seen from a third island
Solstice sunset over Islay and Jura panorama seen from Gigha

A panoramic view of the summer solstice sunset 2023 as seen from next to the Bodach and Cailleach standing stones on the Isle of Gigha. On the horizon Islay (left) and Jura with the distinctive Paps of Jura (right). The sun is setting somewhere around the Sound of Islay area. On the right one of the several excellent linked footpaths on Gigha. Just left of centre is the small island of Craro with the Bull of Craro (although it’s too far away to make it out in this panorama). To the right of it Cuddyport. Not in the picture, but the Gigha community windfarm is just to the left.

Islay ferry MV Finlaggan passing Gigha. And a Gannet

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Picture of a ferry passing some small islands, also a Gannet flying past
Islay ferry MV Finlaggan passing Gigha. And a Gannet

A view from the Kilberry road, the Islay ferry MV Finlaggan passing the northern end of the Isle of Gigha with the Twin Beaches on her way to Kennacraig. Also note the Gannet flying past bottom left of the picture.

Small fishing boat off Gigha (Journey to Islay)

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Picture of a small fishing boat off a small island, seen from a passing ferry
Small fishing boat off Gigha (Journey to Islay)

A memory from a ferry crossing to Islay, passing Gigha we watched a small fishing boat going about its business with a few gulls around.