Barbreack

Settlement in Argyllshire

Scotland

Barbreack

Part of Auchoshin deserted settlement Deserted settlement at Salean na h&#039;Airde — Part of Auchoshin deserted settlement Credit: Dutyhog

Barbreack is a small village located in Argyllshire, a historic county in western Scotland. Situated amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, this quaint settlement offers a tranquil and idyllic retreat for visitors seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village is nestled along the banks of the River Arbreck, which meanders through the surrounding lush countryside, providing a stunning backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts. The area is renowned for its rugged beauty, with rolling hills, dense forests, and cascading waterfalls that attract hikers, nature lovers, and photographers.

Barbreack itself is a tight-knit community, with a population of approximately 200 residents. The village features a charming mix of traditional Scottish architecture, including stone cottages and historic buildings, which lend it an air of authenticity and heritage.

While Barbreack may be small in size, it boasts a strong sense of community spirit and offers essential amenities to its residents. A local grocery store, a post office, and a pub serve as gathering points for both locals and visitors, fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

For those interested in history, the nearby ruins of an ancient castle provide a glimpse into the area's rich past. Additionally, the surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and wildlife spotting.

Overall, Barbreack offers a serene and charming escape for those seeking a peaceful retreat amidst Scotland's natural beauty.

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Barbreack Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.003092/-5.6744726 or Grid Reference NR7185. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Part of Auchoshin deserted settlement

Deserted settlement at Salean na h'Airde

Dutyhog

Part of Auchoshin deserted settlement

Deserted settlement at Salean na h'Airde

Dutyhog

Bridge and road near Barrhormid

Tom Richardson

Landscape view of Sailean na h'-Aide

Tricky navigation to anchor in this beautiful isolated bay on East coast of Sound of Jura, about 3 knots south of Carsaig Bay. There is a colony of seals on the southerly point of the bay which get extremely noisy at night. Dolphins seen in sound of Jura to the West.

Paul Johnston

Port an Sgadain

Rocky inlet near derelict hamlet of North Ardbeg, with Island of Jura in background.

Howard Cleveland

North Ardbeg

Part of a derelict hamlet of about 4 buildings

Howard Cleveland

Dun Mhuirich

An ancient fort by the side of the loch.

sylvia duckworth

The northern tip of Eilean nan Coinean

The group is paddling from Crinan down the Sound of Jura towards a camp on Danna, and because visibility earlier in the day was very poor, we've got into the habit of sticking quite close inshore. This has led us to the channel between Eilean nan Coinean and Eilean Fraoich. That's all very fine and scenic, but we were using the ebb tide to assist us on our southward journey and it soon became clear that staying inside the island has put us in an eddy with the tidal flow against us. Out there in the Sound, nearer to Jura (now just peeking out from its earlier cloud cap) we'd have made much faster progress.

Andy Waddington

Rocky outcrop on the SE shore of Eilean nan Coinean

Stopping for a photograph in the channel between Eilean nan Coinean and Eilean Fraoich, it quickly became apparent by my drift back the way I'd come, that we were out of the main ebb tide which was meant to be making life easy by assisting us in our southward journey, and into an eddy which was making paddling gratuitously more effort than if we'd gone down the exposed side of the island out in the main Sound of Jura. It's not as if we needed to be close inshore as we felt necessary earlier in the day when the visibility was poor and threatening to get worse - now the sun has come out and we could be a bit bolder !

Andy Waddington

The northern end of Leth Sgeir

This is the second Leth Sgeir we've passed within a couple of hours, the first being the other side of Carsaig Bay NR7389 : Carsaig Island and a weedy skerry by Leth Sgeir, but this one is in a square no part of which is accessible without a boat. The rocks have been very well worn down by the big glacier that came down the Sound of Jura, but has left barely sufficient to remain above sea level after the end of the ice age raised sea levels, but isostatic rebound brought the land upwards somewhat - just enough !

Andy Waddington

Channel between Eilean nan Coinean and Eilean Fraoich

Looking North east through the channel between Eilean nan Coinean and Eilean Fraoich with the rock face on the south east point of Eilean nan Coinean in the foreground.

Iain James

Old Milestone by the B8025, south of Barrahormid, North Knapdale Parish

By the B8025, in parish of North Knapdale (Argyll & Bute District), South of Barrahormid, in front of stone wall. Inscription once read: (Lochgilphead) (14) Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: AB_LGKM14.

Milestone Society