Granny's Rock on the Isle of Islay

Instructions where and how to spot Granny's Rock, the interestingly shaped rock formation above Machir Bay on the west coast of the Isle of Islay, Scotland.

Approaching it from Kilchoman Beach I think the best spot to see it is probably where path goes into a S-curve, two 180° bends. Just below 'Creag Bealach na Caillich' if you look it up on a map. Look towards the 'Bealach na Caillich', where the path crosses the top towards Kilchiaran. On the left hand side are some cliffs/crags. Starting at the bottom of the rocks just follow up the line until you're almost at the top and you will spot the silhouette of Granny's face. In particular the strong nose, the mouth and square chin. You can even see the tongue in her mouth.

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