Rocks and sand at the southern end of Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a rocky edge at the end of a sandy beach, dark clouds overhead
Rocks and sand at the southern end of Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

A much calmer view compared to a picture of a wave rushing in I posted recently, the southern end of Kilchoman beach where the track up to Kilchiaran starts.

Waves breaking in southern Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of waves breaking at a rocky shore
Waves breaking in southern Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

A November morning at the southern end of Kilchoman beach, looking out over the rocky shore of Machir Bay with waves breaking and sending spray up into the air.

Incoming storm wave at southern end of Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a storm wave rushing up a beach next to a rocky hillside
Incoming storm wave at southern end of Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

Out at the southern end of Kilchoman beach during a late November 2025 storm. A big wave is rushing up the beach just below the rocky feet of the crags, next to the exit for the track leading to Kilchiaran. Had to time it well to not get wet feet (and more) when crossing from the path to the beach…