Beach near Port Bàn panorama (1), Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a small beach on a sea loch, seen from a hillock at the end of the beach
Beach near Port Bàn panorama (1), Isle of Islay

A small beach overlooking Loch Indaal near Port Bàn on the Rhinns of Islay, taken on a beautiful April 2026 day.

Beach rocks at Port Bàn (and the distant Paps of Jura), Isle of Islay

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Picture of some rocks on a sandy beach, some round mountains in the distance in the background
Beach rocks at Port Bàn (and the distant Paps of Jura), Isle of Islay

Not sure which one of them, but this is from one of the beaches at Port Bàn on the Rhinns of Islay, looking out over Loch Indaal. In the distance you can also make out the famous Paps of Jura.

Oystercatchers opposite Laggan Point, Isle of Islay

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Picture of several Oystercatchers flying above the sea, a headland in the background
Oystercatchers opposite Laggan Point, Isle of Islay

Seen from somewhere near Port Bàn on the Rhinns of Islay, several Oystercatchers in flight with Laggan Point and the Oa in the background.