There are so many islands surrounding, and belonging to, Scotland that it simply boggles the mind! Here are just a few, in order of distance from mainland Scotland.

This is a topside vista from uninhabited Staffa Island, famous for its caves and basalt columnar formations.

Someone has gotten creative with stones along the beach of Skaill Bay on Mainland Island, Orkneys.

Waves are crashing onto the shore of Stenness Beach, Shetlands.