Tag Archives: Kilchiaran

Grey and damp day at Machir Bay and Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wide bay with a sandy beach on a grey and damp day
Grey and damp day at Machir Bay and Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

A grey, damp and drizzly (aka dreich) September day on the west coast of Islay. Still went for a walk up the track to Kilchiaran, looking back at Kilchoman beach and Machir Bay.

Waves swirling over underwater rocks in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of low waves swirling and breaking over underwater rocks seen from high above
Waves swirling over underwater rocks in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

Seen from the old radar station at Kilchiaran, the water and low waves in Machir Bay swirling over some underwater rocks. Probably a spot best avoided with a boat.

Crumbling wall (and a bird), Isle of Islay

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Picture of an old wall, partially collapsed, a bird sitting on top
Crumbling wall (and a bird), Isle of Islay

A scene from the track between Kilchoman and Kilchiaran, an old partially collapsed wall next to the track. A bird (I think a Wheatear?) taking a rest on the wall.