Ringed Plovers (and some seaweed) on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay Two Ringed Plovers on Kilchoman beach, flanking some seaweed washed up on the beach.
Seen at cliffs on the west coast of Islay, a Shag on its eggs in the nest.
Isles of Scilly. Bliss
Advice from a local on things to do in the Isles of Scilly to help you get the best out of your holiday in Scilly.
Walkers at the Bholsa caves, Isle of Islay An impression from an Islay walking week a few years back, walkers taking a break outside the big caves at Bholsa in the far north of Islay.
Near Islay airport in June 2013
Scilly Isles
The weather on Islay can get a bit grey and dull at times. That didn’t stop some of us during an Islay walking week a few years back. And I must see, despite the grey weather making the lands…
A bright day on Islay with a view of the Paps of Jura seen from Bowmore.
Soldier Rock, The Oa Panorama, Islay
The U.K. coast, viewed from Manx Telecom HQ, looked really close.
The 22 loveliest UK islands, from the Isles of Scilly to a cluster of islands off the north coast of Scotland. We round up the most idyllic UK islands for you to visit this summer that don't require your passport.
A Black-tailed Godwit watched at the RSPB Gruinart reserve on Islay
The Isle of Jura - a daytrip from the Isle of Islay
Overview and map Shipwrecks in Islay waters including detailed reports of the sinking of the Otranto, Veni and Wyre Majestic and photo's of ship strandings and diving
A view over Saligo Bay on a beautiful sunny October day. Note the spray blowing back on the waves.
Isle of Iona, Scotland
A view of Lossit Bay on the west coast of Islay just before stepping on the beautiful sandy beach. I had arrived walking up the coast from near Claddach, a great walk along the steep cliffs.
Holyhead lighthouse, North Wales
Walkhighlands features over 2,100 walks in all corners of Scotland, as well as more than 3,000 places to stay. Here's our quick pick of some of Scotland's most beautiful villages. Killin, Loch Tay The popular village of Killin lies at the western end of mighty Loch Tay, but as if that isn't enough it also has the …