Portnahaven & Rubha na Faing headland

A short bus ride to the harbour village of Portnahaven for a walk to and around the Rubha na Faing headland. A bright sunny day with a cool breeze was great for walking but provided harsh light for the photos.

A walk including pebble and sandy beaches, dramatic geo's (inlets) and rocky cliffs starting from and returning to Portnahaven.

Portnahaven was planned and built during the 19th century with fishing and crofting as the villagers’ main employment. There is a neighbouring village of Port Wemyss which shares the local church with two seperate entrances for each village.

Sanaigmore Bay & Smaull cliffs, Isle of Islay

The Western peninsula of Islay, known as The Rhinns of Islay, is a landscape shaped by the Atlantic Ocean. On the north coast of the peninsula is Sanaigmore bay with its sandy and rocky coast. West of the bay are the rugged cliffs of Smaull. This coastline is part of some of the oldest geology in Scotland.