Sandy beach at Port Bàn, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small sandy beach with stones at the end at a sea loch
Sandy beach at Port Bàn, Isle of Islay

A smaller lesser known beach at Loch Indaal, but a very nice beach. One of the beaches at Port Bàn between Bruichladdich and Port Charlotte. Visited in April 2026

Sea pinks at a Port Bàn beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a bunch of sea pinks on a rocky shore with a sandy beach in the background
Sea pinks at a Port Bàn beach, Isle of Islay

A beautiful sunny April day out at Loch Indaal, visiting the beaches at Port Bàn. This is the most southerly of the three beaches. Some sea pinks growing on the rocky shore around the beach at Rubh’ a’ Phuirt Bhàin.

Loch Indaal coastline near Port Ban on the Rhinns of Islay

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Picture of a coastline with a mixture of rocks and grass
Loch Indaal coastline near Port Ban on the Rhinns of Islay

A sunny November day view on the shore of Loch Indaal from the Rhinns of Islay, looking out from near Port Ban. The coast between Bowmore and Laggan Point visible in the distance.