Bright Sun over Islay and Jura

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Picture of a bright sun on a clear sky over the sea, two islands in the distanceA view from a ferry crossing to Islay on a very bright and sunny day. Islay is on the left, the entrance to the Sound of Islay just right of the Sun and Jura on the right. The Paps of Jura nicely visible on the right as well.

McArthur’s Head Lighthouse on a Dreich Day, Isle of Islay

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Picture of McArthur's Head lighthouse on a dreich dayA slightly dark and moody view of the lighthouse at McArthur’s Head, seen from the Islay ferry on a crossing to Port Askaig in November 2012.

Otter on the Jura Shore of the Sound of Islay

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Picture of an otter on a shoreOtters can be spotted on the shores around Islay and Jura quite regularly. This one my sister spotted during a walk along the Jura shore at the Sound of Islay. Picture courtesy of my sister Imke.