Big boulder along the Kilberry Road. And the Paps of Jura (Excursion from Islay)

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Picture of a very large boulder at a stone beach, three mountains in the distance behind
Big boulder along the Kilberry Road. And the Paps of Jura (Excursion from Islay)

A closer look at the huge boulder on the shore along the Kilberry Road. The famous Paps of Jura (and Corra Bheinn) in the distance across Loch Caolisport and the Sound of Jura. A great stop on a clear sunny day on the detour along the Kilberry Road during a drive to or from Islay.

Rushing tidal waters between Lunga and Scarba (Corryvreckan trip, excursion from Islay)

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Picture of tidal waters rushing over a rocky narrow between two islands
Rushing tidal waters between Lunga and Scarba (Corryvreckan trip, excursion from Islay)

Tidal waters rushing over and between some low rocks between Lunga and Scarba. Eilean a’ Bhealaich on the left, Scarba on the right, mainland Argyll in the distance. The much smaller sibling of the famous Corryvreckan whirlpool on the other side of Scarba.

Swirling tidal waters between Scarba and Lunga (Corryvreckan trip, excursion from Islay)

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Picture of some rough tidal waters swirling between two islands
Swirling tidal waters between Scarba and Lunga (Corryvreckan trip, excursion from Islay)

A view of the racing tide between Scarba and Lunga (if I remember correctly Scarba on the left, Lunga on the right). While its much much bigger sibling Corryvreckan Whirlpool is of course much more famous this is a place I think should get much more appreciation. The changing tide being forced through a very narrow channel producing some fascinating currents and tidal races.