Tag Archives: Saligo Bay

Kilchoman and Saligo from Sanaigmore panorama, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a rugged coast with bays and cragsA view on Islay fascinating west coast, looking south from the cliffs at Sanaigmore. The cliffs in the shade in the foreground are Sliabh Bhrothain (72m), to the right of it the cliffs known as Sleeping Giant to some and Opera House Rocks to others (unusual to see it from the back). Behind it, mostly hidden, is Saligo Bay. Next the hills at Coull Farm, Cnoc Mòr (82m, left) and Carn Mòr (56m, right). Behind it is Machir Bay. In the distance Kilchoman with the Kilchoman Crags, leading on to the shoreline past Kilchiaran.

Approaching November sunset in Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of an approaching sunset behind clouds in a west facing bayAt this point the Sun was still hiding behind the cloud, but it became much more visible for a colourful sunset in Saligo Bay on the west coast of Islay later.

Saligo Bay and Saligo River in October 2010, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small river flowing into a bay with breaking waves at high tideSaligo River running into Saligo Bay on the west coast of Islay at high tide, the incoming waves pushing back the water from the river.