Carraig Fhada lighthouse behind cliffs at the Singing Sands, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a square white lighthouse behind some rugged cliffs next to a sandy beach
Carraig Fhada lighthouse behind cliffs at the Singing Sands, Isle of Islay

A view from the Singing Sands on a November early afternoon, Carraig Fhada lighthouse towering over the cliffs.

Islay’s Carraig Fhada lighthouse with Kintyre in the background

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Islay’s Carraig Fhada lighthouse with Kintyre in the background

A view from Kilnaughton beach in November 2025, looking over to the famous Carraig Fhada lighthouse near Port Ellen. Kintyre with the Mull of Kintyre on the right in the background.

Singing Sands on the rugged shore of the Oa, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small sandy beach with rocks strewn across in a rugged shoreline
Singing Sands on the rugged shore of the Oa, Isle of Islay

Arriving for a short visit to the Singing Sands on the Oa near Port Ellen. Quite like this view of the beach in the rugged shoreline.