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Cairn na Burgh Beg

Island in Argyllshire

Scotland

Cairn na Burgh Beg

Cairn na Burgh Beg & More from Coll ferry terminal Taken from beside the ferry terminal south of Arinagour on Coll looking over to the northernmost two of the Treshnish Isles. On the left is Cairn na Burgh Beg with the larger Cairn na Burgh More on the right. The remains of a chapel (the triangular gables can be seen) and part of the ancient castle are atop the larger island. Distance from Coll is c.15km (10½ miles)
Cairn na Burgh Beg & More from Coll ferry terminal Credit: Rob Farrow

Cairn na Burgh Beg is a small island located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is situated in the Inner Hebrides, just off the coast of the Isle of Mull. The island is known for its rugged coastline, dramatic cliffs, and stunning views of the surrounding sea.

Cairn na Burgh Beg is uninhabited and is primarily used for grazing by local farmers. The island is home to a variety of bird species, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

The island is also known for its archaeological significance, with a number of ancient structures and ruins scattered across its landscape. One of the most notable features is a large cairn, or burial mound, from which the island gets its name.

Access to Cairn na Burgh Beg is limited, with no regular ferry service or accommodations on the island. However, visitors can arrange boat trips or guided tours to explore the island and its natural beauty. Overall, Cairn na Burgh Beg is a hidden gem in the Inner Hebrides, offering a peaceful and remote escape for those looking to explore Scotland's rugged coastline.

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Cairn na Burgh Beg & More from Coll ferry terminal Taken from beside the ferry terminal south of Arinagour on Coll looking over to the northernmost two of the Treshnish Isles. On the left is Cairn na Burgh Beg with the larger Cairn na Burgh More on the right. The remains of a chapel (the triangular gables can be seen) and part of the ancient castle are atop the larger island. Distance from Coll is c.15km (10½ miles)
Cairn na Burgh Beg & More from Coll ferry terminal
Taken from beside the ferry terminal south of Arinagour on Coll looking over to the northernmost two of the Treshnish Isles. On the left is Cairn na Burgh Beg with the larger Cairn na Burgh More on the right. The remains of a chapel (the triangular gables can be seen) and part of the ancient castle are atop the larger island. Distance from Coll is c.15km (10½ miles)
Small beach on Fladda On the way back from a trip to Lunga.
Small beach on Fladda
On the way back from a trip to Lunga.
Island off Fladda On the way back from a trip to Lunga.
Island off Fladda
On the way back from a trip to Lunga.
North end of Fladda Looking towards Cairn na Burgh More.
North end of Fladda
Looking towards Cairn na Burgh More.
Fladda Low cliffs on the west coast of Fladda in the Treshnish Isles.
Fladda
Low cliffs on the west coast of Fladda in the Treshnish Isles.
Fladda View towards Mull over Fladda and the fortified Burgh islands from Cruachan on Lunga.
Fladda
View towards Mull over Fladda and the fortified Burgh islands from Cruachan on Lunga.
Crag, Fladda 20m sea cliffs on the west side of Fladda.
Crag, Fladda
20m sea cliffs on the west side of Fladda.
Boulder beach, Fladda
Boulder beach, Fladda
Skerry off Fladda
Skerry off Fladda
Crags, north end of Fladda Fladda is a flat topped island surrounded by low steep crags.
Crags, north end of Fladda
Fladda is a flat topped island surrounded by low steep crags.
South-west coast of Fladda One of the larger Treshnish Islands.
South-west coast of Fladda
One of the larger Treshnish Islands.
Atlantic Grey Seal pup Making pitiful sounds on the shoreline at the southern end of Fladda.
Atlantic Grey Seal pup
Making pitiful sounds on the shoreline at the southern end of Fladda.
Cairn na Burgh More One of two fortified islands at the north end of the Treshnish chain.
Cairn na Burgh More
One of two fortified islands at the north end of the Treshnish chain.
Cairn na Burgh More Waves break around the entrance to the rock arch on Cairn na Burgh More.
Cairn na Burgh More
Waves break around the entrance to the rock arch on Cairn na Burgh More.
Cairn na Burgh More Big steep crags on the west side of the island.
Cairn na Burgh More
Big steep crags on the west side of the island.
Rocks off Cairn na Burgh Beg Wave cut platform off the northern side of Cairn na Burgh Beg, a small fortified island.
Rocks off Cairn na Burgh Beg
Wave cut platform off the northern side of Cairn na Burgh Beg, a small fortified island.
Cairn na Burgh Beg Small fortified island, which saw action in the 1715 Jacobite uprising. The island is typical Treshnish, a low flat base with a square cut step of another resistant lava flow above. This stepped landscape is common to a lot of flood basalt areas such as Mull, Skye and the Faeroes and is known as a trap landscape after the stepped appearance.
Cairn na Burgh Beg
Small fortified island, which saw action in the 1715 Jacobite uprising. The island is typical Treshnish, a low flat base with a square cut step of another resistant lava flow above. This stepped landscape is common to a lot of flood basalt areas such as Mull, Skye and the Faeroes and is known as a trap landscape after the stepped appearance.
Beacon, Cairn na Burgh More Navigation beacon near the island's high point.
Beacon, Cairn na Burgh More
Navigation beacon near the island's high point.
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Cairn na Burgh Beg is located at Grid Ref: NM3044 (Lat: 56.519546, Lng: -6.3770457)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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