Non-sunset at Sanaigmore, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a coastal sunset hidden behind some low clouds at the horizon
Non-sunset at Sanaigmore, Isle of Islay

In June 2025 my sister and I went up to Sanaigmore just before the midsummer solstice in the hope of catching a nice sunset just off the headlands west of Sanaigmore Bay. For most of the year the sun sets behind the headlands to the west, but for a week or so either side of the summer solstice you should be able to see the sun setting over the Atlantic if you walk to the eastern end of Sanaigmore Bay. Alas, as it turned out the weather gods weren’t with us and some clouds on the horizon blocked our view of the setting sun.

Out on the beach in Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a beach at low tide, some rocks in the beach. In the distance a person walking on the beach
Out on the beach in Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

A June evening on the west coast of Islay, a very low tide in Saligo Bay. My sister Imke took this picture with me walking out on the beach in the distance towards the left (also taking pictures)

Dog in full run on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a black dog (with white paws) running at full speed along the waterline on a sandy beach
Dog in full run on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

A dog enjoying a good run out on Kilchoman beach on the west coast of Islay on a partially cloudy June afternoon.