Walkers on the raised beaches in the north of Islay

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Panoramic picture of raised beaches on a remote shore, walkers on the edgeA panoramic view from the dramatic scenery in the far north of Islay. The raised beaches stretch out into the distance to Rhuvaal, Jura just visible behind it. A group of walkers is entering the picture on the right on their way from Killinallan around the north of Islay to Bunnahabhain.

Jura House Gardens panorama, Isle of Jura

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Panoramic picture of flower beds in a walled gardenA panoramic view of some of the flower beds in Jura House Gardens on Islay’s neighbour the Isle of Jura. The garden is a walled garden, providing protection against the harsh climate and allowing for colourful lush flowers. This panorama is from a visit in 2010, as unfortunately the gardens have since been closed to the public.

 

MV Hebridean Isles approaching Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a ferry approaching along a sound between two islands, a lighthouse in the distanceA view of the Calmac ferry MV Hebridean Isles approaching Port Askaig along the Sound of Islay. In the distance McArthur’s Head lighthouse at the southern end of the sound.