Cloudy Sound of Islay panorama from above McArthur’s Head

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Panoramic picture of the entrance to a sound between two islands, a lighthouse just visible belowA panoramic view over the Sound of Islay taken on a cloudy August day over a decade ago, having walked in from Ardtalla via Proaig. The top of McArthur’s Head lighthouse just visible below. A coaster entering the Sound of Islay from the Sound of Jura, travelling north.

Tree growing on a rock stump, Isle of Jura

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Picture of a small tree growing on a tree stumpAdmittedly it’s only a small tree, but I found it interesting how it grows on the top of this rock stump. Not where I would really expect a tree to grow. Spotted during a walk on Jura along the Sound of Islay.

Southern Sound of Islay panorama

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Panoramic picture of a coastline seen from a ferry on a bright sunny dayA beautiful April day in 2015, not a cloud in the sky. A great day for a ferry crossing with amazing views. This panoramic view covers the southeastern corner of Islay at the southern end of the Sound of Islay. McArthur’s Head on the left. Sgorr nam Faoileann (429m) in the centre, behind it towards the left is Glas Bheinn (472m).