Machrie River flowing over the Big Strand, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small peaty river running over a sandy beach into the sea
Machrie River flowing over the Big Strand, Isle of Islay

A view from a walk along the Big Strand in Laggan Bay, the peaty brown Machrie River flowing across the beach into the sea on an overcast June morning.

Kintra River flowing over the Big Strand, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small peaty river flowing over a sandy beach, a cottage and green hills in the background
Kintra River flowing over the Big Strand, Isle of Islay

A view from the southern end of the Big Strand near Kintra, looking south towards the Oa across Kintra River flowing into Laggan Bay.

Singing Sands seen from Swan’s Pool, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a distant small beach, seen across the water from a rugged coast
Singing Sands seen from Swan’s Pool, Isle of Islay

A view from Swan’s Pool, looking over the sea to the Oa with the Singing Sands at the bottom. You can also just spot Carraig Fhada lighthouse on the right edge of the picture.