Rushing tidal waters between Lunga and Scarba (Corryvreckan trip, excursion from Islay)

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Picture of tidal waters rushing over a rocky narrow between two islands
Rushing tidal waters between Lunga and Scarba (Corryvreckan trip, excursion from Islay)

Tidal waters rushing over and between some low rocks between Lunga and Scarba. Eilean a’ Bhealaich on the left, Scarba on the right, mainland Argyll in the distance. The much smaller sibling of the famous Corryvreckan whirlpool on the other side of Scarba.

Swirling tidal waters between Scarba and Lunga (Corryvreckan trip, excursion from Islay)

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Picture of some rough tidal waters swirling between two islands
Swirling tidal waters between Scarba and Lunga (Corryvreckan trip, excursion from Islay)

A view of the racing tide between Scarba and Lunga (if I remember correctly Scarba on the left, Lunga on the right). While its much much bigger sibling Corryvreckan Whirlpool is of course much more famous this is a place I think should get much more appreciation. The changing tide being forced through a very narrow channel producing some fascinating currents and tidal races.

Turbulent tidal waters between Scarba and Lunga (Corryvreckan trip, excursion from Islay)

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Picture of some churned up waters in a tidal stream between two islands
Turbulent tidal waters between Scarba and Lunga (Corryvreckan trip, excursion from Islay)

I must admit I’m not 100% certain what exactly this picture shows. However, I think that’s Scarba in the background (if not then it’s Lunga) and Eilean a’ Bhealaich on the left. It’s kind of the smaller twin sibling to the Corryvreckan, the narrow channel between Scarba and Lunga. Some amazing tidal action you can get to see on a tour with Venture West to the Corryvreckan Whirlpool between Jura and Scarba