Tag Archives: The Oa

Flying Dutchman anchored in Kilnaughton Bay at sunset, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small tall ship anchored in a wide bay at sunset, the sun just setting behind some low hills in the background
Flying Dutchman anchored in Kilnaughton Bay at sunset, Isle of Islay

Spotted from the evening ferry arriving in Port Ellen: The tall ship Flying Dutchman, a regular visitor to Islay, anchored in Kilnaughton Bay just as the sun is setting behind the hills of the Oa.

Carraig Fhada lighthouse behind cliffs at the Singing Sands, Isle of Islay

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Carraig Fhada lighthouse behind cliffs at the Singing Sands, Isle of Islay

A view from the Singing Sands on a November early afternoon, Carraig Fhada lighthouse towering over the cliffs.

Singing Sands on the rugged shore of the Oa, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small sandy beach with rocks strewn across in a rugged shoreline
Singing Sands on the rugged shore of the Oa, Isle of Islay

Arriving for a short visit to the Singing Sands on the Oa near Port Ellen. Quite like this view of the beach in the rugged shoreline.