Gardens in Port Wemyss, Isle of Islay

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Picture of some coastal gardens

Probably not an easy garden to maintain, especially when the winter storms blow in from the Atlantic, bringing lots of spray and salt with them. Still, several nice gardens with colourful flowers can be found in Port Wemyss at the southern tip of the Rhinns of Islay.

Breaking waves near Port Wemyss, Isle of Islay

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Picture of large waves breaking at cliffsA view east from Port Wemyss on a June day with a big swell rolling in from the Atlantic, the waves breaking as they reach the rocky shore.

 

Orsay from the Port Wemyss coastal path, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view to a small island with a lighthouse from a coastal pathA view to Orsay with the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse from the Port Wemyss coastal path. While not long the path offers some wonderful view both to Orsay and the area surrounding Port Wemyss.