Islay and Jura from Oronsay

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Picture of a view from an island to two other islands, a lighthouse just visible on one of them
Islay and Jura from Oronsay

A view from the track to Oronsay farm and priory, looking over to Islay (towards the right) and Jura (towards the left). Eilean Ghaoideamal in the mid distance. If you look closely you can just make out Rhuvaal lighthouse at the far northern end of Islay right in the centre of the picture.

Picture courtesy of my sister Imke.

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 on the Strand returning to Colonsay

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Picture of a large group of walkers on a beach at low tide between two islandsAfter a visit to Oronsay Priory during the Islay walking week the walkers are on their way back to Colonsay across the Strand. This walk can only be completed when the tide is right and needs to be planned carefully.