The terraced houses of the small village of Portnahaven are built around a beautiful bay. At the top of the bay is Portnahaven Beach, you can't really miss it. Portnahaven Beach is often used by the locals and their kids to relax and play. It's also used as a launching site for the fireworks at Guy Fawkes night. Another beach nearby is The currie Sands, more to the west, at … [Read more...] about Portnahaven Beach
Port Wemyss
The Face in the Wave near Port Wemyss Islay
Little did I know on the 11th of November 2014, when I was out taking pictures near Port Wemyss, that I was about to take one of my most remarkable pictures ever. The waves around Portnahaven and Port Wemyss were incredible the day before due to a 'Big Storm', also referred to as 'Weather Bomb'. When I had parked the car in Port Wemyss at the beginning of the path of the … [Read more...] about The Face in the Wave near Port Wemyss Islay
Port Wemyss Islay – Path of the Fisherman
Portnahaven and Port Wemyss (pronounce port weems) in the south west of the Rhinns of Islay, are two of the most beautiful and picturesque villages on the island. As a first time visitor you might get the impression that it's only one village, especially when you find out that there is only one church, but don't let this fool you. The church has two entrances, one for the … [Read more...] about Port Wemyss Islay – Path of the Fisherman