Black Jack

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Angus

Scotland

Black Jack

North End of Lunan Beach Tide was on its way in, and a very blustery day whipping up the surf. In the distance on the RHS are The Limekilns at Boddin. — North End of Lunan Beach Credit: Jacqueline Hamilton

Black Jack, Angus is a prominent coastal feature located in the county of Angus, Scotland. It is classified as a headland or point and is known for its stunning natural beauty and historical significance.

Situated on the eastern coast of Scotland, Black Jack stands tall and proud, jutting out into the North Sea. It is characterized by its rugged cliffs, which are composed of sedimentary rocks, including sandstone and shale. These cliffs provide a dramatic backdrop to the surrounding landscape and offer breathtaking views of the sea and the surrounding coastline.

The headland gets its name from the dark color of the rocks, which appear almost black in certain lighting conditions. This unique geological feature adds to the allure of Black Jack, making it a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Black Jack also holds historical significance. It is believed to have been a strategic lookout point during ancient times, offering a vantage point to observe incoming ships and potential threats. Numerous archaeological discoveries have been made in the vicinity, including remnants of ancient settlements and artifacts.

Today, Black Jack attracts visitors from all over the world who come to appreciate its natural splendor and explore its historical heritage. It offers opportunities for coastal walks, birdwatching, and rock climbing, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether one is drawn to its geological wonders or its historical importance, Black Jack, Angus, is a captivating coastal feature that showcases the beauty and heritage of the Scottish coastline.

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Black Jack Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.672835/-2.4749356 or Grid Reference NO7053. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

North End of Lunan Beach

Tide was on its way in, and a very blustery day whipping up the surf. In the distance on the RHS are The Limekilns at Boddin.

Jacqueline Hamilton

Dysart Fields

Fields by Upper Dysart.

Andrew Wood

Road passing Nether Dysart

Road passing Nether Dysart heading towards Lunan

Shaun Ferguson

Natural Arch

One of many arches in the cliffs both north and south of Lunan Bay.

Anne Burgess

Buckie Den

'Den' is the Scots term for a deep narrow glen. This one is spanned by the main east coast railway to and from Aberdeen. The seaward end of the den is covered by a profusion of wild flowers, though it has to be admitted that many of them are invasive aliens, like Himalayan Balsam.

Anne Burgess

Nether Dysart

Straw bales waiting to be collected at Nether Dysart Farm.

Anne Burgess

Looking towards Upper Dysart

Upper Dysart itself is in the next square, but all the stubble fields in the foreground are in this square. The yellow lorry on the left is on the A92, which passes along the far edge of the second field.

Anne Burgess

Whiteinn

The house on the far side of the fields is marked as Whiteinn on the map. It stands beside the A92, and was probably originally the site of an inn used by travellers between Arbroath and Montrose. The present house is modern.

Anne Burgess

Moon Jellyfish on Lunan Bay Beach, Angus

This photo of a Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) was taken at a short distance from it and from almost directly above. Although large numbers of them can be stranded on the beach, often near the mouth of the River Lunan, this particular specimen was on its own. They are plankton feeders and have a mild, harmless sting. The distinctive four coloured gonads can be seen in this photo.

Andrew Diack

Cave in cliffs at Lunan Bay

This cave has two entrances. It is positioned near the junction of the cliffs and the sandy beach at Lunan Bay.

Andrew Diack

Railway bridge, Braehead of Lunan

On the East Coast Main Line.

JThomas

Nether Dysart

JThomas

Crop field, Nether Dysart

JThomas

National Cycle Route 1 heading north

At Nether Dysart.

JThomas

Farmland towards East Mains of Dysart

JThomas

Country road towards Ferryden

JThomas

Salmon nets below cliffs at Lunan

Douglas Nelson

Whelks

I'm bound to get into a muddle over what these are. We always called them whelks, in contrast to the edible gastropods we call buckies (Littorina littorea). However I know that the edible ones are widely referred to as whelks or wulks or winkles, and the term buckie is applied to different gastropods in different places. Anyway, I think these are one of a number of species called dog whelks (Nucella lapillus). They are very common, but don't usually pack themselves quite so tightly together.

Anne Burgess

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Black Jack is located at Grid Ref: NO7053 (Lat: 56.672835, Lng: -2.4749356)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside