Rubha nan Uan

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Argyllshire

Scotland

Rubha nan Uan

Road junction near Newton of Ardtoe — Road junction near Newton of Ardtoe Credit: Steven Brown

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Rubha nan Uan Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.779042/-5.8488524 or Grid Reference NM6471. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road junction near Newton of Ardtoe

Road junction near Newton of Ardtoe

Across Kentra Moss to Newton of Ardtoe

Across Kentra Moss to Newton of Ardtoe

Castle Tioram This most exposed corner which was in danger of collapse has now been saved by the owner being granted permission at long last to restore the castle to its former habitable state.

Castle Tioram

This most exposed corner which was in danger of collapse has now been saved by the owner being granted permission at long last to restore the castle to its former habitable state.

Castle Tioram

Castle Tioram

Castle Tioram from the Silver Walk At low water the beach between the island and the headland is exposed.

Castle Tioram from the Silver Walk

At low water the beach between the island and the headland is exposed.

Road by the Loch Side

Road by the Loch Side

Castle Tioram - High Tide

Castle Tioram - High Tide

Castle Tioram - 1987 Or Castle Tiorlair on the largest scale OS maps. A view from just south of the causeway that connects the castle with the mainland when the tide is out. Behind is Eilean Shona.

Castle Tioram - 1987

Or Castle Tiorlair on the largest scale OS maps. A view from just south of the causeway that connects the castle with the mainland when the tide is out. Behind is Eilean Shona.

Eilean Shona and Castle Tioram A view northwest from near the causeway that allows access to the castle at low tide.

Eilean Shona and Castle Tioram

A view northwest from near the causeway that allows access to the castle at low tide.

Shoreline near Eilean Shona House At low tide.

Shoreline near Eilean Shona House

At low tide.

Oyster Cages I think these are disused cages used for cultivating oysters. Near Eilean Shona House.

Oyster Cages

I think these are disused cages used for cultivating oysters. Near Eilean Shona House.

Shoreline below Cnoc a'Chrochaidh

Shoreline below Cnoc a'Chrochaidh

Caisteal Tioram From Riska Island The Dry Castle. Due to the fact that it can be reached by a sandy strand. not quite an island.

The castle was first recorded in 1373 and was intentionally burnt down in 1715 by Alan, the 14th chief, who was off to join the Jacobite Rebellion and had a premonition of his own death.

Caisteal Tioram From Riska Island

The Dry Castle. Due to the fact that it can be reached by a sandy strand. not quite an island. The castle was first recorded in 1373 and was intentionally burnt down in 1715 by Alan, the 14th chief, who was off to join the Jacobite Rebellion and had a premonition of his own death.

Remains of Small Building at Caisteal Tioram Containing human excrement. Not a nice sight for the many tourists exploring the castle.

Remains of Small Building at Caisteal Tioram

Containing human excrement. Not a nice sight for the many tourists exploring the castle.

Channel Between Shona Beag and Eilean na Gruagaig A narrow channel between two islands, Shona Beag on the left, Eilean na Gruagaig on the right. Dry at low tide.

Channel Between Shona Beag and Eilean na Gruagaig

A narrow channel between two islands, Shona Beag on the left, Eilean na Gruagaig on the right. Dry at low tide.

Shoreline of Shona Beag Looking towards the muddy bay of Port Thairbeirt Dheas. At low tide.

Shoreline of Shona Beag

Looking towards the muddy bay of Port Thairbeirt Dheas. At low tide.

Pond in the clearing of a mixed woodland The larger body of water in the background is the River Shiel.

Pond in the clearing of a mixed woodland

The larger body of water in the background is the River Shiel.

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Ruins of Castle Tioram on an island Photographer is on the mainland looking across an arm of the South Channel.

Ruins of Castle Tioram on an island

Photographer is on the mainland looking across an arm of the South Channel.

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Rubha nan Uan is located at Grid Ref: NM6471 (Lat: 56.779042, Lng: -5.8488524)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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