Singing Sands panorama November 2025, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a sandy beach known as the Singing Sands with some rocks, land visible in the distance across the sea
Singing Sands panorama November 2025, Isle of Islay

A late November visit to the Singing Sands near Port Ellen on a clear day despite it being mostly cloudy. When you look closely you will notice Kintyre with the Mull of Kintyre on the left and more importantly Ireland, about 25ish miles away across the North Channel, in the distance on the right.

Gulls on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of some gulls on a beach and water, one gull flying past at the top of the picture
Gulls on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

An impression from a walk on Kilchoman beach on a sunny April day, near the southern end of the beach. Some gulls on the beach and in the water near the shoreline, complemented by a gull flying past at the top of the frame. Captured by chance, leaving me wondering if it had been better if the gull had been fully in the frame or if it is perfect as it is?

Orsay and the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse from Four Winds

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Picture of a lighthouse on a small island, some past their best flowers in the foreground, dramatic clouds in the sky
Orsay and the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse from Four Winds

A view from Four Winds above Portnahaven, looking out to Orsay with the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse. If you look carefully you also just make out Ireland across the North Channel on the horizon.