The 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.
The north coast of Islay has some of the most impressive raised beaches on the island. Here a view west from near Bholsa caves (the big cave is in the cliff face straight ahead). Mala Bholsa (127m) straight ahead in the distance, Colonsay and Oronsay just visible on the horizon on the right.
Spotted from the Islay ferry leaving West Loch Tarbert, the SD Oronsay, a small cargo or passenger ferry used in coastal areas.