Brief sun break over the Singing Sands with Ireland on the horizon, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view over a sandy beach interspersed with rocks, the sun breaking through the clouds. Another island visible on the horizon across the sea.
Brief sun break over the Singing Sands with Ireland on the horizon, Isle of Islay

Arriving at the Singing Sands near Port Ellen on a November early afternoon, the Sun briefly breaking through on a mostly cloudy day. If you look closely you can also make out Ireland on the horizon across the North Channel.

Singing Sands panorama November 2025, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a sandy beach known as the Singing Sands with some rocks, land visible in the distance across the sea
Singing Sands panorama November 2025, Isle of Islay

A late November visit to the Singing Sands near Port Ellen on a clear day despite it being mostly cloudy. When you look closely you will notice Kintyre with the Mull of Kintyre on the left and more importantly Ireland, about 25ish miles away across the North Channel, in the distance on the right.

Rocks at the Singing Sands on a hazy day, Isle of Islay

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Picture of some rocks off a beach on a cloudy and hazy day, a gull flying above
Rocks at the Singing Sands on a hazy day, Isle of Islay

A hazy and overcast April afternoon on Islay, a view out to sea from the Singing Sands on the Oa. Kintyre not visible in the distance, as it’s hidden by the haze.