Oronsay Priory from near Bholsa, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view across the sea to a priory on a small islandA view across the sea from near Bholsa in the north of Islay to Oronsay. Below the crags you can see Oronsay Priory and Oronsay Farm, the only settlement on Colonsay’s smaller neighbour.

Hazy Islay (and Jura) from Oronsay

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Picture of a hazy view from an island to anotherA view from the track to Oronsay Farm, looking south on a hazy April day. Eilean Ghaoideamal in mid distance. Behind it the northern tip of Islay with Rhuvaal lighthouse. Again behind it almost disappearing in the haze the hills of Jura.

Oronsay and Colonsay from the north of Islay

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Picture of two islands seen across the sea from an islandA view across the sea from the north coast to Islay’s neighbours Oronsay and Colonsay. Oronsay on the left, the white dot on the left of the hill is the priory. The Strand towards the centre of the picture and the bigger Colonsay on the right.