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Paps of Jura from Port Askaig Brae, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a steep road leading to a sound between two islands, two mountains on the other side of the soundA spring view from the road to Port Askaig, also known as Port Askaig Brae. The Paps of Jura nicely in view across the Sound of Islay.

Beautiful April sunrise at Kilchoman, Isle of Islay

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Picture of an April sunrise on a clear day next to some mountainsThe start to a beautiful day on Islay and Jura in mid April, looking East towards the Paps of Jura from the top of the hill at Kilchoman. I was on my way to Port Askaig to catch the first morning ferry to Jura for a walk to the Corryvreckan whirlpool.

Paps of Jura in evening light from Islay ferry

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Picture of three mountains in mild evening light, seen from a ferry in a sound below the mountainsA beautiful view from the Islay ferry arriving for Port Askaig. The Paps of Jura (left to right: Beinn an Oir, Beinn a’Chalois, Beinn Shiantaidh) in some mild evening light. Feolin with the Jura ferry slip on the shore below.