Sunburst over Loch Gorm, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a colourful sunburst over a freshwater loch
Sunburst over Loch Gorm, Isle of Islay

Spotted while driving from Saligo to Gruinart, a beautiful sunburst over Loch Gorm. I love how the rays spread out over the view with Kilchoman on the left and Saligo on the right, Loch Gorm stretching out across the view.

Mull and Oronsay behind Loch Gorm, seen from the Kilchiaran radar station, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a long distance view from a hill, looking across a freshwater loch on island out to sea with two islands on the horizon
Mull and Oronsay behind Loch Gorm, seen from the Kilchiaran radar station, Isle of Islay

A walk up to the old radar station between Kilchoman and Kilchiaran in late November 2025 was rewarded with some brilliant long distance views. Kilchoman church just peeking over the crags on the right. Then Loch Gorm and under dark clouds the north west around Ardnave. Across the water is Oronsay (Priory on the left)) with Colonsay hiding behind it. In the far distance the Isle of Mull with Ben More left of centre. Not sure what the mountains towards the right are.

Paps of Jura seen across Loch Gorm, Isle of Islay

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Picture of three rounded mountains seen across a rugged landscape with a freshwater loch
Paps of Jura seen across Loch Gorm, Isle of Islay

A view from the road between Kilchoman and Saligo, looking across Loch Gorm to the Paps of Jura on the horizon. From left to right: Beinn an Oir, Beinn Shiantaidh and Beinn a’ Chaolais.