Geese and Gulls at the top of Loch Indaal, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a sea loch at low tide, a large number of Barnacle Geese in flight with some Gulls sitting on the sand in the foreground
Geese and Gulls at the top of Loch Indaal, Isle of Islay

Some of Islay’s winter visitors (the Barnacle Geese) having been spooked by something flying up over the top of Loch Indaal. In the foreground some of the year round resident gulls.

Campbell monument and the Paps of Jura, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a monument on a low hill ridge, three big mountains behind it
Campbell monument and the Paps of Jura, Isle of Islay

A view from somewhere between Bowmore and Bridgend on a cloudy October day on Islay. The Campbell monument near Bridgend on the left, the Paps of Jura in the distance towering over the view.

Gartbreck in the sunshine in June 2010, Isle of Islay

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Picture of an old farm in a sunny interval
Gartbreck in the sunshine in June 2010, Isle of Islay

Seen across Loch Indaal from Port Charlotte, the old farm at Gartbreck. A brief opening in the clouds allowed the sun to break through and shine just on Gartbreck. This picture is from June 2010, the view has changed a bit since then as some of the walls and outbuildings have been taken down.