Tag Archives: Mala Bholsa

Walkers approaching Mala Bholsa, Isle of Islay

Image

9

Picture of a group of walkers approaching a hill over rough groundA view from a walk during an Islay walking week a few years ago. The walk took us from Gortantaoid around the north coast of Islay to Rhuvaal and along the Sound of Islay to Bunnahabhain. Here the walkers can be seen approaching Mala Bholsa (127m).

Ruins of Bolsa croft, Isle of Islay

Image

15

Picture of the ruins of an old croftOne of the many abandoned crofts, this is at Bolsa in the north of Islay. Mala Bholsa can be seen in the background.

Islay’s north coast seen from Mala Bholsa

Image

16

Picture of a remote coastline with raised beachesA view of Islay’s remote north coast from the eastern flank of Mala Bholsa (127m). Raised beaches and cliffs stretch out into the distance towards Rhuvaal (Rhuvaal not visible from here). Jura and Scarba in the distance.