Tag Archives: Portnahaven

Sunny summer afternoon in Portnahaven, Isle of Islay

Image

14

Picture of a view over a small bay with a village on the shore in bright sunshineA popular summer view on Islay, Portnahaven bay in the sunshine. A few fishing boats moored further out in the bay, waiting for their next trip.

Currie Sands from Lag Mhòr, Isle of Islay

Image

6

Picture of a rocky shore line with waves breaking, a small sandy cove in the distanceA view from near Lag Mhòr near Portnahaven looking north towards Claddach and the Currie Sands. This is from a quite breezy September day many years ago, the various cranes and diggers you can spot were from the construction of the wave power station (which has since been closed and decommissioned again).

Portnahaven and Port Wemyss with the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse

Image

12

Picture of two coastal villages and an offshore island with a lighthouseA view from the southern tip of the Rhinns of Islay over the twin villages of Portnahaven (below) and Port Wemyss (in the distance on the left). On the right Orsay with the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse.