Rock formations near Mala Bholsa, Isle of Islay

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Picture of rock formations including a natural arch at a shorelineThe coast around Mala Bholsa in the north of Islay has some amazing landscapes with all kinds of rock formations. This is one of the many natural arches in the area, behind it some interesting rocks rising out of the sea. In the background Colonsay and Mull with Ben More can be seen in the distance.

 

Ardnave and Mala Bholsa from Sanaigmore, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal landscape seen across the sea, dunes, cliffs and hillsA view northeast from the cliffs at Sanaigmore: Ardnave with its dunes and beaches in the foreground, behind it the cliffs around Mala Bholsa. In the distance the west coast of Jura.

 

Bàgh an Dà Dhoruis and the north coast of Islay

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Picture of a beach with white sand and surrounding coast, seen from cliffs above the beachLooking west over Bàgh an Dà Dhoruis and the north coast of Islay, Mala Bholsa visible in the distance. Thanks to Anna and Ewan I’ve learned that Bàgh an Dà Dhoruis means as much as Bay of the Two Doors (dà = 2; dorus = door) because of the natural arches and caves, there’s a natural arch in the cliffs on the right, there’s at least one other somewhere as well I assume.