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Kilchoman beach and Machir Bay from the old Kilchiaran radar station, Isle of Islay

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Kilchoman beach and Machir Bay from the old Kilchiaran radar station, Isle of Islay

A beautiful November view from the old Kilchiaran radar station, looking out over Machir Bay with Kilchoman beach. Coull Farm in the distance, also Saligo Bay just visible in the far distance on the right.

Big wave splash in south Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Big wave splash in south Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

Waves rolling into Saligo Bay from the Atlantic often break spectacularly, especially when reaching the rugged rocky shore at the southern end. Here a breaking wave sends a huge splash and spray high into the air.

Crashing waves in south Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Crashing waves in south Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

A beautiful November afternoon in Saligo Bay on the west coast of Islay. Some great waves rolling in from the Atlantic, breaking as the approach the rugged rocky shore and beach.