Tag Archives: The Oa

River Laggan and the Mull of Oa, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a river running towards a beach, a peninsula in the backgroundA view over the River Laggan as it flows towards the Big Strand to run into Laggan Bay. The Oa in the background, if you look closely you can make out the Mull of Oa with the American Monument in the mist. Taken during an Islay walking week walk to Laggan Point in April 2016.

Eas Mòr waterfall at Lower Killeyan, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a tall waterfall in full spateOne of Islay’s most impressive yet well hidden waterfalls, Eas Mòr waterfall at Lower Killeyan on the Oa. It is fed by Abhainn Ghil.

Goats on the Oa high above the sea, Isle of Islay

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Goats on the Oa high above the sea, Isle of Islay Two of the many wild goats living on the Oa in the south of Islay. Not far behind them the cliffs drop straight down to the Atlantic. Picture courtesy of my sister Imke.