Contributions of the group UK Coastline and Beaches

One and Two Parts

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Sat, 30 May 2026 20:20:36 +0000

A selection of benches with a view of the Solway Firth, from Port William, which is is a small fishing village in the parish of Mochrum, Dumfries and Galloway (historically Wigtownshire), on the coast of Luce Bay in southwest Scotland,

Originally known as Killantrae ("Church on the Beach"), linked to early Christian history near St. Ninian's Whithorn. In the 1770s, Sir William Maxwell of Monreith developed it as a planned village with a harbor (one of the first in western Galloway). It was renamed Port William in his honor and had a history tied to smuggling!

HBM and a good week to all!

Mallaig harbour

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Thu, 28 May 2026 07:05:08 +0000

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A high view of Mallaig here. Standing on the coast of Morar facing out over the sound of Sleat to the Isle of Skye. A gateway to the Inner Hebrides and a thriving fishing port. It is also the terminus of the famous West Highland Railway Line: Oban - Fort William – Mallaig.
We see directly ahead the Isle of Rum with Eigg to the left and the Isle of Skye to the right.

Best full screen

Claire Sumner's Memorial - photographed 26 5 2026

nobody@ipernity.com (Phil Sutters) — Tue, 26 May 2026 19:31:56 +0000

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Claire, born on 17 October 1977, passed away on 8 March 2022, International Womens’ Day, after a short and brave battle with cancer. She was a passionate environmental activist, community connector and inspiring voice in the zero waste movement. Her vibrant energy, tireless advocacy and deep love for the planet touched countless lives, both locally and online.
An extract from a tribute to Claire from the Plastic Free Seaford organisation.

A public art installation along the sea front around the time of her death, in 2022, was dedicated to her and her environmental work. www.ipernity.com/doc/philsutters/album/1324840

I have included this memorial in the Trash - Garbage - Rubbish group as one of Claire's many concerns was the about of plastic rubbish that gets dumped in the sea, or makes its way down there from our rivers.
The 'Oh! Mer...' group celebrates the glories of sea-life, which Claire passionately campaigned to protect and enhance.
The intricate metal working on the tail is very hard to photograph. From a few feet away the surface texture can look dull in less sunny light, but when up close, it shimmers as ones eyes move across its surface.

On The Edge

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Sat, 16 May 2026 20:11:00 +0000

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Great Sea Views across the Solway Firth from this bench but perhaps not suitable for anyone with a fear of heights, Isle of Whithorn, Wigtownshire, Dumfriese and Galloway,

HBM and a good new week! Better on a large view perhaps!

A Mallaig Sunset

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Fri, 15 May 2026 08:17:20 +0000

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This is a view from our holiday cottage window towards the Small Islands and the Isle of Skye. Each evening we sat for above an hour watching the sun go down almost at the centre of this scene. We see here on the left The Island of Rum, then with a bigger space than it appears here from the centre (Point of Sleat) , the Isle of Skye. There is a big gap between the two islands. If I went wider angle here we would also see the Island of Eigg to the left of Rum and further on the right, the rugged Torridon Mountains of Skye.

Enjoy full screen

From Wall to the Sea.

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:33:01 +0000

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A fishing boat waits for recovery by tractor and trailer during low tide at Port Logan, in the Rhins of Galloway! Scotland.

It is on the western side of the Rhins peninsula, about 12 miles (19 km) south of Stranraer and 7 miles (11 km) north of the Mull of Galloway.

HWW!

Eilean Donan Castle

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:23:32 +0000

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The Castle is one of the most iconic and photographed landmarks in Scotland. It sits dramatically on a small tidal island at the confluence of three sea lochs—Loch Duich, Loch Long, and Loch Alsh—near the village of Dornie in the western Scottish Highlands, along the main route toward the Isle of Skye.
The medieval castle was substantial, with a curtain wall, towers, and a keep. It played roles in clan feuds and Scottish history but was largely destroyed in 1719 during the Jacobite Rising.

The present structure is 20th-century reconstruction, which took 20 years and was completed in 1935,,,,,,,,, HWW! ,,,,,,, large view recommended

Overcast!

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:22:41 +0000

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A moody sky hopefully adds atmosphere to this view of the bell tower across the small harbour at Port Logan, This is a small, picturesque coastal village in the Rhins of Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway, southwest Scotland,

The Bell Tower also called the Port Logan Lighthouse or Telford's Bell Tower is the most distinctive landmark in the small harbour, It served primarily as a daymark and bell tower to guide fishing boats safely into the harbour in poor visibility or bad weather — the bell would be rung to signal position or warn of hazards.
The Irish Sea, form the waters beyond they in turn are a part of the North Channel!

HBM and a good week to all

A walk along Worms Head

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:40:58 +0000

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Another from my 2005 collection. I had great pleasure to hike to this sea serpent's head. The headland is approached via a tidal causeway.

"Worm's Head is a headland, at Rhossili, part of the City and County of Swansea, Wales. It is the furthest westerly point of the Gower Peninsula. The name Worm's Head is derived from an Old English word 'wyrm' for 'sea serpent." WiKi.
See PiP for alternative view and mapping.

Enjoy the day

Marina View.

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:07:28 +0000

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Watchet Marina is a sheltered 150-berth marina located within the historic Watchet Harbour on the Somerset coast in the Bristol Channel, UK. It offers a safe haven for boats with good access for cruising along the South West England and Welsh coastlines.
The surrounding town of Watchet is a charming coastal spot with quaint houses, shops, pubs, cafés, and restaurants. Nearby attractions include the West Somerset Steam Railway (which runs alongside the marina),

HBM and a good week, planters still awaiting flowers, Wind blowing off of the channel still a little chilly.

Lady & Dog.

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:19:50 +0000

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Contest without prize, Bridgwater Bay

Rhossili Bay and Worms Head

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:23:23 +0000

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Another oldie here from summer 2005 after being reminded of it whilst watching one of our holiday videos last night. I took a lot of photos on this one week around here and that included walking over this limestone formation and onto Worms Head itself.

Have a good Easter weekend.

Lighthouse with Fence

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:59:46 +0000

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A misty view of the Loch Indaal Lighthouse, Port Charlotte, Island of Islay.
Discovered in the archives and taken on the first of many visits to The Whisky Island,
The lighthouse (also known as Rubh'an Duin or Rubha an Duin) is a picturesque, compact lighthouse on the southeast side of the Rhinns of Islay peninsula, on the island of Islay (one of Scotland's Inner Hebrides, often called the "Queen of the Hebrides" or "whisky island"). It sits near the village of Port Charlotte, overlooking the sea loch of the same name.

Built: 1869 by renowned Scottish lighthouse engineers David and Thomas Stevenson, About 13 metres (43 ft) — a relatively short, "stumpy" white cylindrical brick tower with a balcony, lantern room, black dome, and ochre/yellow trim

HFF and a good weekend ,,,,,,,, in 16.9 format therefore a large view may be good!

Far North

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:31:28 +0000

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Taken from Strathan, Melness, HBM and a good week! (large please)

Talmine is a small crofting and fishing township in the Scottish Highlands, specifically in northern Sutherland. It overlooks Talmine Bay, an inlet on the western shore of Tongue Bay (also known as the Kyle of Tongue),

It's a quiet, remote spot known for its scenic beauty, with rugged coastline, rock pools, shells, a small harbour/pier, and views across the bay. The area features crofting, traditional stone buildings, and walking paths like the Talmine and Achininver Beach circuit

Harbour Entrance

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:25:09 +0000

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The North sea in sunlight at St Abbs, Eyemouth, Scottish Borders,
Sections of the harbour and the volunteer lifeboat station on the right with the breakers and the difficult entrance to safe moorings on the left.

The bay in the image has 6 notable wrecks, plus a number of others which are unmarked or unrecorded!

HFF and a great weekend!.......... captured in 16.9 format therefore a large view may be beneficial!

Island Navigation Light!

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:55:42 +0000

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A bench around the base of
The Isle of Whithorn Light (also known as Isle Head Lighthouse or locally as The Cairn) is a small, historic navigation beacon located on the headland at the tip of the Isle of Whithorn, a picturesque coastal village in Dumfries and Galloway, southwestern Scotland. This is one of the most southerly points in Scotland, overlooking the Solway Firth and the Irish Sea.
The structure is a distinctive square, white-painted stone tower, roughly 4 meters (about 13 feet) tall, with a modern lantern on top. It serves as a light beacon for mariners, characterised by a flashing white light (with red sectors) every 3 seconds and a focal height of around 20 meters.

Historians suggest the original structure dates back possibly to the medieval period or before the 18th century, originally perhaps featuring a fire lit on the roof for basic navigation. HBM!

A fence on Top!

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:08:50 +0000

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High level fence and layered rocks in this coastal image at Lybster, Which is a small, charming coastal village in Caithness, Northern Scotland, perched on the east coast along the North Sea.

HFF and a great weekend! Large could be good!

Wellington Marina Western Docks 7 5 2022

nobody@ipernity.com (Phil Sutters) — Mon, 09 May 2022 10:29:24 +0000

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Gottwald crane Dover Western Docks 7 5 2022

nobody@ipernity.com (Phil Sutters) — Mon, 09 May 2022 10:29:11 +0000

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Trishaw Trader Brighton 11 5 2025

nobody@ipernity.com (Phil Sutters) — Sun, 11 May 2025 23:06:01 +0000

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