Islay
Islay is a beautiful island located in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, known for its stunning landscapes, rugged coastlines, and world-renowned whisky distilleries. The island is a paradise for photographers, offering a plethora of picturesque locations to capture the essence of Scotland's natural beauty. From the dramatic cliffs of the Mull of Oa to the serene beaches of Machir Bay, Islay is a photographer's dream destination. The island is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including seals, otters, and a variety of bird species, making it an ideal location for nature photography.
A B&W photo showing the Celtic Cross and headstones of (Killarrow Church) "The Round Church" at Bowmore. Bowmore Distillery can be seen just in front of the church with "Loch Indaal" in the background.
The waves breaking onto the rocky shore just to the north of the lovely “Saligo Bay” on the Isle of Islay complete the view towards ”Dun Bheolain" an outcrop of rocks known locally as "The Opera House Rocks" as they resemble from a distance the Sydney Harbour Opera House. Iron age forts were built on their headland as defences, the Rocks are around 750 million years old.
Islay, Scotland
Bowmore, Islay
Islay, Scotland
The Round Church stands in a magnificent location at the head of the village of Bowmore's Main Street. From here it dominates the village and offers views down the centre of Main Street to Loch Indaal and beyond. Folklore suggests that the circular design was intended to ensure that the devil could find no corners in which to hide. The Church was built between 1767/69.
"Dun Bheolain" on the Isle of Islay is a outcrop of rocks known localy as "The Opera House Rocks" as they resemble from a distance the Sydney Harbour Opera House. They are just to the north of the lovely Saligo Bay. Iron age forts were built on their headland as defences, the Rocks are around 750 million years old.
Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Islay!
Most notably Di_Chap and The Jacobite.