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Leaving for a walk in 2003, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a group of walkers in a coastal landscapeA picture from the very first WalkIslay Islay walking week in 2003. This walk took us from Saligo past the Opera House Rocks and out to Gleann Tuath before returning to Saligo.

Forbidding cliffs in the north west of Islay

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Picture of remote cliffs under dark clouds with waves breaking against themA dark and forbidding view from the north west of Islay, from the cliffs around An Sguit (between Geodha Ghille Mhóire and Carraig nam Fear). This is where the Exmouth hit the cliffs and sank with the tragic loss of many victims.

Waves against Saligo River, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small river running into the sea against waves rolling inA bit of an uneven contest on the west coast of Islay: From the right Saligo River is running into the sea, from the left the Atlantic is pushing in its waves at high tide. Also the ‘Opera House Rocks’ in the distance on the right.