Waves rolling out in north Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of waves rolling into a wide bay under dark clouds
Waves rolling out in north Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

A November morning on the west coast of Islay with a storm approaching, fully arriving later in the day. Long waves rolling in from the Atlantic, breaking as the approach the shore and Kilchoman beach.

Driftwood on Saligo Bay beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a large piece of driftwood washed up high on a sandy beach in a wide bay
Driftwood on Saligo Bay beach, Isle of Islay

Spotted in November 2025, a big heavy chunk of driftwood washed up high on Saligo Bay beach on the west coast of Islay. Where might it have come from, the west coast of Scotland, across the North Channel from Ireland or even further away?

Jura ferry approaching slip at Feolin, Isle of Jura

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Picture of a small car ferry approaching a slipway
Jura ferry approaching slip at Feolin, Isle of Jura

An interesting view of the Jura ferry from the Islay ferry. While the Islay ferry is being prepared to depart from Port Askaig the Eilean Dhiura made a run to Feolin across the heavy current in the Sound of Islay. The tide was running from north to south (left to right), so the ferry initially travelled “sideways” towards the north, against the current (you can see the wash from right to left). At the last minute is turned right (or better, to starboard) to land at the ferry slip. Some great skill by the captain.