Walkers approaching the Sound of Islay near Rhuvaal

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Picture of a group of walkers approaching a sound between two islands, two mountains on the other side of the soundAn impression from an Islay walking week a few years ago. On the homeward leg of a long walk around the north of Islay walkers approach the Sound of Islay with the dramatic backdrop of the Paps of Jura.

 

Bunnahabhain distillery from the ferry, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Bunnahabhain distillery from a ferry travelling along the Sound of IslayA view of Bunnahabhain distillery taken from the ferry travelling along the Sound of Islay, I believe this was in the morning on the way to Colonsay.

 

Otter on the Jura Shore of the Sound of Islay (2)

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Picture of an Otter in kelp on a shoreAn Otter on the shore of the Sound of Islay, spotted by my sister Imke during a walk along the shore on Jura. Picture courtesy of my sister Imke.