Rocks and windblown sand on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of some rocks in a beach, partially covered by windblown sand
Rocks and windblown sand on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

A view from near the southern end of Kilchoman beach, the rocks at Carraig Chomain partially covered by windblown sand in some October sunshine breaking through the clouds.

Waves swirling around the wreck on Kilchoman beach at sunset, Isle of Islay

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Picture of an old wreck buried in the sand of a beach, small waves swirling around it
Waves swirling around the wreck on Kilchoman beach at sunset, Isle of Islay

An October sunset on the west coast of Islay, out on Kilchoman beach at the wreck of the Patti. Small waves swirling around the wreck with the incoming tide. The Sun briefly breaking through the clouds just at the right moment.

Sand erosion after heavy rain on southern Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of sand eroded on a beach after heavy rain
Sand erosion after heavy rain on southern Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

A detail view from the southern end of Kilchoman beach a day after some very heavy rain. Rain running down from the hills and flowing over the beach has created a “canyon” across the beach.