Paps of Jura towering over Uiskentuie, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two mountains towering over a farm at a sea lochA view from somewhere near Gortan (I think, probably outside the coal yard) across Loch Indaal to Uiskentuie on a brisk April day on Islay. The Paps of Jura tower over the scene, dominating the view.

Approaching a cloudy Sound of Islay

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Picture of a ferry approaching a sound between two islands, some sunshine above but mostly covered in cloudsA view from the ferry approaching the Sound of Islay, the Sun breaking through just above, but Islay and the Sound are pretty much covered by clouds.

Sailing yacht near Carraig Mhòr lighthouse, Sound of Islay

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Picture of a sailing yacht tacking upwind in strong winds near a small lighthouseSeen from the Jura side of the Sound of Islay a sailing yacht is sailing upwind in a strong breeze near Carraig Mhòr lighthouse.