Tag Archives: Sound of Islay

Panoramic view from Beinn Shiantaidh, Isle of Jura

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Panoramic picture of a view from a mountain over other mountainsA panoramic view from the second highest of the Paps of Jura, Beinn Shiantaidh (757m). Straight ahead is Beinn an Oir (785m), to its left is Beinn a’ Chaolais (733m). Behind them the Sound of Islay with Islay on the other side. For a much bigger view try the Quicktime VR panorama of the view from Beinn Shiantaidh.

Margadale River and the Wreck of the Wyre Majestic, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a river running into a sound, a wreck at the shore of the soundA different view of the wreck of the Wyre Majestic in the Sound of Islay. This from the mouth of the Margadale River, looking across Bunnahabhain Bay and over to Rubha a’ Mhill with the wreck. Taken on a sunny spring day while returning from a walk in the north of Islay.

Cloud break over the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a gap opening up in the clouds over a soundA bright spot towards the end of a very grey ferry crossing to Islay, a gap opening up in the clouds over the Sound of Islay, showing some blue sky and brightness.