Arriving on Kilchoman beach on a November morning, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a dune and beach on a sunny morning but clouds on the horizon
Arriving on Kilchoman beach on a November morning, Isle of Islay

A sunny November morning (although there are some clouds on the horizon) on the west coast of Islay. Stepping out from the track through the dunes the beach opens up to the south, giving us a beautiful view.

Footprints between rocks, Isle of Islay

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Picture of footprints in a narrow stretch of sand between some rocks
Footprints between rocks, Isle of Islay

The southern end of Kilchoman beach is always an interesting place to explore, with the sand moving all the time. Small gaps and ‘paths’ between the rocks invite us to discover various hidden places.

November gloaming in Machir Bay (2), Isle of Islay

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Picture of a beach under a clear sky during the gloaming, some clouds on the horizon
November gloaming in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

A calm November late afternoon / early evening on the west coast of Islay. The sky is mostly clear, only on the horizon a bank of clouds is visible. The sun has set, but there’s still the last light of the gloaming in the sky, reflected on the wet sand of Kilchoman beach.