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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.

Oronsay Priory and Farm from Beinn Oronsay

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Picture of an old priory with a farm seen from a hill
Oronsay Priory and Farm from Beinn Oronsay

A view from somewhere on Beinn Oronsay (93m) on Islay’s northern neighbour Oronsay. Below are Oronsay Priory and Farm.

Islay walking week walkers at Oronsay Priory

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Picture of a large group of walkers resting on the ground of an old prioryThe excursion to Islay’s neighbour Colonsay is always popular during the Islay walking week, in particular if a walk across the Strand to Oronsay is on offer. Here the walkers are enjoying their lunch in the grounds of Oronsay Priory on a beautiful sunny April day.