Bright Sun over Islay and Jura

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Picture of a bright sun on a clear sky over the sea, two islands in the distanceA view from a ferry crossing to Islay on a very bright and sunny day. Islay is on the left, the entrance to the Sound of Islay just right of the Sun and Jura on the right. The Paps of Jura nicely visible on the right as well.

Evening Scene at Sanaigmore, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal scene around Sanaigmore BayA view across Islay from near Sanaigmore all the way to the Paps of Jura. I believe the loch just right of centre is Loch Laingeadail. Sanaigmore Bay is just below. The houses are at Loch Gruinart (not visible from here)

Soldier’s Rock and the Paps of Jura, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a sea stack called Soldier's Rock with the Paps of Jura in the distanceIslay’s best known sea stack is probably Soldier’s Rock on The Oa. Here’s a view looking towards the east with Laggan Bay in the background and the Paps of Jura in the distance.