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White waters in the Corryvreckan Whirlpool off Scarba (Excursion from Islay)

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Picture of a whirlpool in a gulf between two islands
White waters in the Corryvreckan Whirlpool off Scarba (Excursion from Islay)

One of the best excursions from Islay, a visit to the Corryvreckan Whirlpool in the Gulf of Corryvreckan between Jura and Scarba. Some nice white water whirling while the whirlpool is running.

Seals near the north end of Jura

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Picture of a group of seals sunning on some coastal rocks
Seals near the north end of Jura

En route to the Corrycreckan, a few Seals near Kinuachdrachd close to the northern end of Islay’s neighbour Jura.

Northern loop walk view south west panorama, Isle of Gigha

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Panoramic picture of a view over an island with other islands visible on the horizon on a bright and sunny June evening
Northern loop walk view south west panorama, Isle of Gigha

A beautiful panoramic June evening view from the Northern Loop path on the Isle of Gigha. The view is south west over Gigha with Islay (in the centre) and Jura with the Paps of Jura (to the right) visible on the horizon.