Walkers on the Singing Sands, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a group of walkers on a beach, a lighthouse and a village in the backgroundDuring the Islay walking week 2013 we visited the Singing Sands near Port Ellen, having walked up the along the shore from Inveraval. On the right the lighthouse at Carraig Fhada and in the distance Port Ellen.

 

The Singing Sands and Carraig Fhada lighthouse, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small beach with a lighthouse close byA view over the Singing Sands looking north east with Carraig Fhada lighthouse on the right. A group of people just arriving having walked over from Kilnaughton. If you look closely you can also make out Port Ellen’s Ramsay Hall in the distance just to the right of the lighthouse.

 

The Singing Sands near Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small beach next to a lighthouse, a coastal village in the distanceA view of the beach known as the Singing Sands. Carraig Fhada lighthouse and Port Ellen with a Calmac ferry at the pier in the background.