180° Quicktime VR Panoramas from Islay

Most of my pictures from the Isle of Islay only show a small area. On this page I will collect pictures showing you a little bit more: 180° (or thereabouts) Quicktime VR Panoramas. To view them you will need the Apple QuickTime plugin installed on your PC. The previews on this page give you an impression of what to expect, follow the links under the previews for the full experience. Note: Most of the panoramas are quite big, depending on your connection speed they might take a while to download.

A 180° view over Loch Indaal from Port Charlotte pier (2.6MB download). This panorama was taken on a calm summer evening in August 2005, the view includes Port Charlotte lighthouse and The Oa.

A panoramic view over Port Charlotte from Port a Bhàta. This panorama was taken on a mild April evening in 2006 during WalkIslay 2006, a nice view over Port Charlotte from the north.

A panoramic view over Port Ellen from the ferry arriving from Kennacraig. The view spans over parts of Traighgeisger Bay and all of Loch Leodamais. Whisky enthusiasts will be able to spot the road leading to the distilleries in the south of Islay.

A view over farm and fishing country on Islay, a panoramic view from Kilchoman over Loch Gorm and surrounding areas. The panorama stretches from Machir Bay in the west over Loch Gorm to the Paps of Jura in the east.

Another panoramic view over Port Charlotte and Loch Indaal, this time from the beach at Port Lag na Tràghadh. This panorama was taken on a warm summer morning in August 2006.

A panoramic view over Loch Indaal and Laggan Bay on Islay taken on a mild and sunny morning in August 2006. The view stretches over Loch Indaal with the Paps of Jura in the distance over Laggan Bay to the Mull of Oa.

A panorama of Kilchiaran Bay on the west coast of Islay, taken on an unfortunately cloudy afternoon in August 2006. The view stretches over the whole of Kilchiaran Bay, looking south from near Rubha Gàidhealach.

A panorama of the southern shore of the Sound of Islay, taken from the ferry Port Askaig to Kennacraig. The view stretches from McArthur's Head to An Cladach, taking in a number of hills in the area.

A panoramic view of Gigha, Islay and Jura from the Ferry. Panorama taken during an afternoon crossing from Port Askaig to Kennacraig in August 2006. Nice view of the three islands.

A panoramic view over Killinallan Point and Traigh Baile Aonghais beach in the north of Islay. Panorama taken during the Islay Walking Week in April 2007, great view of the beach and the dunes around. Also Nave Island, Oronsay and Colonsay.

A panoramic view over the centre of Islay with the two main sea lochs, Loch Indaal and Loch Gruinart. Panorama taken during the Islay Walking Week 2007 from Beinn nam Fitheach, taking in the two sea lochs as well as many small freshwater lochs in the centre of Islay.

A panoramic view over Glen Drolsay with Loch Drolsay. Taken on the same walk as the panorama above during the Islay Walking Week 2007. A nice view over this glen in the north of Islay.

A panoramic view over the Sound of Islay seen from the Isle of Jura, Islay's closest neighbour. The panorama covers the northern half of the sound, stretching from Caol Ila to Rhuvaal Lighthouse.

A panorama of the view from the Kilchoman Crags over the west coast of Islay on a beautiful sunny day in mid June 2007. Too many places to list them all, but highlights include Machir Bay, Kilchoman, Loch Gorm and the Paps of Jura.

A panorama of a view over Laggan Bay with the Big Strand from Turnaichaid (170m) on the Rhinns of Islay. An unusual view of Islay's longest beach from this hill on the Rinns, also taking in Laggan Point, Glenegedale, the Maltings in Port Ellen and some of the hills of Kintyre.

A panorama of a view over The Oa, Ireland and the Rhinns from Turnaichaid (170m) on the Rinns of Islay. A quite clear day allows better than usual views over the sea to Northern Ireland, also taking in the American Monument on the Mull of Oa, Gearach Forest and Beinn Tart a'Mhill.

A 180° panorama of the view over Kilchoman Beach and Machir Bay at sunset on the Isle of Islay. Beautiful late evening light just before sunset, views taking in the west coast, Machir Bay and Dun Bheolain in the distance.

A panorama of a view over Lagavulin Bay with the distillery and the ruin of Dunyvaig Castle. The view is from the low hills just to the east of the bay, taking in Texa, The Oa and of course Lagavulin Bay. And the weather is just brilliant.

A panoramic view over Portnahaven on the Rinns of Islay. Looking over Portnahaven in the evening sun from the small shipyard at the southern end of the village, taken in June 2007. Most of the village is in view, no seals though.

A panoramic view over the machair at Ardnave Point in the north west of Islay. Lots of flowers, some sheep and a rabbit. Nave Island, Colonsay and Oronsay as well as the Isle of Mull are also visible. Taken in June 2007.

A panoramic view over Loch Gruinart in the north west of Islay. The view is from Ardnave on the west coast of the loch, looking mainly east towards Killinallan and surrounding areas. Parts of Jura can also be spotted. Taken in June 2007.

A panoramic view over Saligo Bay on the west coast of Islay. View from the dunes over Tràigh Flèisgein Mhòr and out to sea. Taken on a beautiful sunny afternoon with bright light in June 2007.

A panorama of dozens of seals on a sandbank in Loch Gruinart at the north coast of Islay. The seals are the main focus of the panorama, but you also get to see parts of Kilnave on the other side of the loch. Taken in June 2007.

A panorama of a view over Glen Logan and the Sound of Islay on the east coast of Islay. The Isle of Jura and glimpses of the mainland are visible in the distance. Taken during a walk to An Cladach in June 2007.

A panorama of a view over Bowmore and Loch Indaal, taking in most of the villages on Loch Indaal as well as the Paps of Jura towering over the landscape. Taken on a sunny morning in June 2007.

This page lists the first 25 of my 180° Islay panoramas. For even more 180° panoramas from Islay please continue to the More 180° Islay Panoramas page.

If you liked these panoramas you might also be interested in some other panoramas from Islay. For more QuickTime VR panoramas you might also be interested in my 360° QTVR panoramas from Islay or my Islay Distillery Panoramas. For panoramas from Islay's nearest neighbour you can view the 180° Quicktime VR Panoramas from the Isle of Jura.