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American Monument

May 25, 2022 by ron

American Monument Land side with Inscriptions

The American Monument, high on the cliffs of the Oa Peninsula, is a silent reminder of the soldiers who lost their lives in Islay's waters in WorldWar I. Sacred to the immortal memory of those American Soldiers and Sailors who gave their lives … [Read more...] about American Monument

Kilnaughton Beach

October 12, 2021 by ron

Kilnaughton Beach and Bay

Kilnaughton Beach is one of the finer beaches on Islay and can be found near Port Ellen. It's situated at the west end of Kilnaughton Bay to the left from the road to The Oa. You can't really miss this beach, just head to the Oa and park on the hill … [Read more...] about Kilnaughton Beach

Lower Killeyan

October 12, 2021 by ron

Lower Killeyan Beach The Oa Islay

The beach at Lower Killeyan is the third beach on the Oa very much worth visiting. The other two are Port an Eas and The Singing Sands. It's not as "beachy" as the former two, as it's somewhat rocky, and it's smaller too with a width of just a few … [Read more...] about Lower Killeyan

Port an Eas

October 11, 2021 by ron

Port an Eas Beach Islay

Port an Eas Beach is a somewhat "hidden" beach on the Oa Peninsula, somewhat similar to The Singing Sands Beach Hidden because it's not anywhere near one of the main roads on Islay and also hidden because you can literally be in the area and … [Read more...] about Port an Eas

Soldiers Rock – Islay’s Sea Stack

August 12, 2021 by ron

Soldiers Rock Sea Stack on the Oa Peninsula Islay

Sea stacks are blocks of erosion-resistant rock isolated from the land by sea. Sea stacks begin as part of a headland or sea cliff, and are formed when that part of a headland is eroded by the pounding waves or due to a collapse of a natural arch. … [Read more...] about Soldiers Rock – Islay’s Sea Stack

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Seal Pup on the Rocks at Ardnave

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I'm not sure if there are places in Europe where wildlife is more abundant and as diverse as on Islay. Wherever you walk or drive, there is always something to be seen, and often something special … Read More... about Islay Wildlife

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Thomas Telford Churches on Islay

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