Small tree on raised beaches on Islay’s north coast

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Picture of a small tree clinging to cliffs along raised beachesA view east along Islay’s north coast with its raised beaches. A lone tree is clinging to the steep hillside. Jura visible in the distance, Scarba just visible in the far distance.

 

Caol Ila and Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view over an island with two villages visible, seen from another islandA view over to Islay from the foot of Beinn a’Chaolais, one of the Paps of Jura. Caol Ila with the distillery on the other side of the Sound of Islay. Port Charlotte in the distance on the shore of Loch Indaal. Beinn Tart a’Mhill (232m) in the distance to the right of Port Charlotte.

 

Beinn an Oir from Beinn a’Chaolais, Isle of Jura

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Picture of the top of a mountain with steep hill faces and screeThe dramatic western side of Beinn an Oir, the highest of the three Paps of Jura. The view is from near the summit of Beinn a’Chaolais. Taken during the Jura day of the Islay walking week 2013.