Walkers at Bealach na Caillich, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a group of walkers on a track above a bayA view from an Islay walking week many years ago, walking towards Machir Bay from Kilchiaran. This is at the Bealach na Caillich, the highest point of the track. The beach in Machir Bay can be seen in the distance, partially hidden by the steep cliffs above the track.

PS: Any Gaelic speakers who can tell me what Bealach na Caillich means?

 

Atlantic swell rolling into Kilchiaran Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of small bay with waves from an ocean swell rolling inA view of Kilchiaran Bay on Islay’s Atlantic coast, a nice swell rolling in from the Atlantic after a few stormy days in September.

 

Wave breaking over rocks near Kilchiaran, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wave breaking over offshore rocks in front of some cliffsIf memory serves me right these rocks are somewhere on the shore between Kilchiaran and Tormisdale. An area you wouldn’t want to end up at in a storm, even on the relatively calm day I was there the waves were breaking heavily over these rocks just off the cliffs.