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Sand erosion at the burn over Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a burn (stream) flowing over a beach, erosion visible on the bank
Sand erosion at the burn over Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

Out off Kilchoman beach in November 2025, standing next to Allt Gleann na Ceardaich as it runs over Kilchoman beach into Machir Bay. The southern bank shows some nice signs of erosion, not sure if from wind or water or both.

Dark clouds and bright sun over Kilchoman beach and Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wide sandy beach in a wide bay under dark clouds with a bright sun breaking through the clouds
Dark clouds and bright sun over Kilchoman beach and Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

Dramatic clouds and bright sunlight on Kilchoman beach on a November morning.

Wreck of the Patti in the low November afternoon sun, Isle of Islay

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Picture of an old wreck in the sand of a beach under some mild golden low November afternoon sunshine
Wreck of the Patti in the low November afternoon sun, Isle of Islay

At the end of a great walk to the old radar station at Kilchiaran I stopped at the old wreck of the Patti (an early steamship wrecked in the 1840s). The low November afternoon sun provided some beautiful mild golden light, reflecting on the wet sand and water.