Mull and Oronsay behind Loch Gorm, seen from the Kilchiaran radar station, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a long distance view from a hill, looking across a freshwater loch on island out to sea with two islands on the horizon
Mull and Oronsay behind Loch Gorm, seen from the Kilchiaran radar station, Isle of Islay

A walk up to the old radar station between Kilchoman and Kilchiaran in late November 2025 was rewarded with some brilliant long distance views. Kilchoman church just peeking over the crags on the right. Then Loch Gorm and under dark clouds the north west around Ardnave. Across the water is Oronsay (Priory on the left)) with Colonsay hiding behind it. In the far distance the Isle of Mull with Ben More left of centre. Not sure what the mountains towards the right are.

MV Eilean Dhiura in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a small ferry in a sound between two islands
MV Eilean Dhiura in the Sound of Islay

Spotted from the much bigger Islay ferry, the small Jura ferry MV Eilean Dhiura crossing the Sound of Islay. If you look closely you also just spot Rhuvaal lighthouse in the distance. Not to mention Colonsay and Oronsay on the horizon.

North coast from above Bholsa caves panorama, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a view from hills over a northern coastline
North coast from above Bholsa caves panorama, Isle of Islay

A view from the hills in the far north of Islay, looking over the north coast around Bholsa. Bholsa caves at the beach in the centre of the picture. Mala Bholsa in the distance on the left. If you look closely you can just make out Oronsay and Colonsay on the horizon across the sea.