Cattle (and a few sheep) resting at Saligo, Isle of Islay

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Picture of several cattle and a few sheep lying on a machair
Cattle (and a few sheep) resting at Saligo, Isle of Islay

A beautiful sunny and warm June afternoon at the west coast of Islay. Several cattle and a few sheep have decided to take a rest on the machair on the dunes at Saligo. And while you can’t see it in the picture, Saligo Bay is just behind the dune.

The Paps of Jura from the highest dune at Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of three mountains seen across a big wide landscape
The Paps of Jura from the highest dune at Saligo Bay, Isle of Islay

A view inland from the highest dune at Saligo Bay, looking the opposite way from the dune and beach panorama. The Paps of Jura nicely visible in the distance in the beautiful June evening light.

Saligo River rushing into Saligo Bay (2), Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small river flowing rapidly towards a beach and a bay on a sunny summer day
Saligo River rushing into Saligo Bay (2), Isle of Islay

A beautiful sunny June afternoon on Islay (on the longest day of the year to be precise), Saligo River rushing down towards Saligo Bay on its way from Loch Gorm to the Atlantic.