Tag Archives: Sound of Islay

Sailing yacht near Carraig Mhòr lighthouse, Sound of Islay

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Picture of a sailing yacht tacking upwind in strong winds near a small lighthouseSeen from the Jura side of the Sound of Islay a sailing yacht is sailing upwind in a strong breeze near Carraig Mhòr lighthouse.

Two low flying Swans in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of two Mute Swans flying low over the waterAs the title says, two low flying Mute Swans in the Sound of Islay. Taken during an excursion to Islay’s neighbour Jura.

Rocky Jura shore and Am Fraoch Eilean

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Picture of a ragged rocky shore, a small island with a castle ruin in the backgroundA view during a walking week excursion to Islay’s neighbour Jura: A rocky shore near Ardfin with Am Fraoch Eilean (and the ruin of Claig Castle) in the Sound of Islay. The hills in the south east of Islay in the background.