A view north east from Sanaigmore, some big swell rolling in from the west, from the Atlantic. Waves breaking over the rocky shore between Sanaigmore and Ardnave. On the left Eilean Beag with Nave Island behind. Taken on a nice June evening on Islay.
A view out north from the steep cliffs west of Sanaigmore. On the right some parts of Islay just visible, first Ardnave (with Nave Island), then the northern part with Mala Bholsa. In the distance on the left Mull with Ben More, in front of it (slightly darker) is Colonsay.
Yes, you read that right and you’re seeing right, a chapel with a chimney. Not much is known about the history of the chapel on Nave Island, just off Ardnave Point on Islay. The chapel was abandoned around 250 years ago, at some point afterwards kelp burners (to obtain soda ash) set up shop in the ruin, hence the chimney.