Islay Pictures Photoblog

Pictures from the Isle of Islay, Scotland

Corran Sands panorama (2), Isle of Jura

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Panoramic picture of an island beach stretching out into the distance — Corran Sands panorama, Isle of Jura

A panoramic view of a popular beach on Jura, the Corran Sands. Ardfernal Hill in the distance on the right.

Ringed Plover running on a Jura beach

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Picture of a Ringed Plover running on a beach, kicking up sand — Ringed Plover running on a Jura beach

I watched this Ringed Plover running around on a small beach at Craighouse on Jura, kicking up sand as it ran.

Fishing boat CN318 off Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a fishing boat with the registration CN318 in a sound between two islands, two large mountains on the other side — Fishing boat CN318 off Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

I believe it’s called Speedwell, a fishing boat with the registration CN318 departing from Port Askaig, the Paps of Jura in the background.