Raised beach along the north coast of Islay

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Picture of raised beaches along a northern coast on a sunny day
Raised beach along the north coast of Islay

One of my favourite views on Islay, the raised beaches along the north coast with Mala Bholsa in the distance.

November afternoon at Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view over the mouth of a sea loch on a partially cloudy November afternoon
November afternoon at Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay

A November afternoon in the north of Islay, looking over the mouth of Loch Gruinart with Killinallan Point on the other side.

Armin at Bàgh an Dà Dhoruis, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a walker standing on grassy cliffs above a beach
Armin at Bàgh an Dà Dhoruis, Isle of Islay

One of my favourite walks, the walk around the northern tip of Islay, especially if it includes a visit to Bàgh an Dà Dhoruis. In June 2013 I visited it together with my sister Imke, who took this picture of me for me. Mala Bholsa also visible in the distance behind the raised beaches..