Margadale River and the Wreck of the Wyre Majestic, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a river running into a sound, a wreck at the shore of the soundA different view of the wreck of the Wyre Majestic in the Sound of Islay. This from the mouth of the Margadale River, looking across Bunnahabhain Bay and over to Rubha a’ Mhill with the wreck. Taken on a sunny spring day while returning from a walk in the north of Islay.

In a foggy Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a beach with a wreck on a foggy dayOn a foggy day on Islay the steep crags and hills at the southern end of Machir Bay just disappear. Only the wreck on the beach remains visible.

Hearts in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a beach in the sunshine with a number of hearts drawn in the sandA nice summer view in Machir Bay on the west coast of Islay. Someone had drawn hearts into the sand of the beach. Especially on such a nice and sunny day it’s easy to lose your heart to Islay…