Singing Sands panorama November 2025, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a sandy beach known as the Singing Sands with some rocks, land visible in the distance across the sea
Singing Sands panorama November 2025, Isle of Islay

A late November visit to the Singing Sands near Port Ellen on a clear day despite it being mostly cloudy. When you look closely you will notice Kintyre with the Mull of Kintyre on the left and more importantly Ireland, about 25ish miles away across the North Channel, in the distance on the right.

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.