Steep descent to McArthur’s Head lighthouse, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a walker descending a steep hill towards a lighthouse, only the top of the lighthouse is visibleThe walk to McArthur’s Head lighthouse from Ardtalla can be challenging at times. At the height of summer high bracken can making finding a path a challenge. Once you get close it can be tricky to see it over the steep curved hillside just above it. Notice how from this spot only the top just peeks over, you can miss it if you don’t pay attention…

Approaching a cloudy Sound of Islay

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Picture of a ferry approaching a sound between two islands, some sunshine above but mostly covered in cloudsA view from the ferry approaching the Sound of Islay, the Sun breaking through just above, but Islay and the Sound are pretty much covered by clouds.

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.