Ceann nan Sgeirean

Island in Argyllshire

Scotland

Ceann nan Sgeirean

Overlooking Ardilistry Bay From the road to Ardtalla from Port Ellen. — Overlooking Ardilistry Bay Credit: M J Richardson

Ceann nan Sgeirean is a small island located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is situated in the Inner Hebrides, specifically in the Firth of Lorn, and is part of the Mull and Iona parish. The island is approximately 1.5 acres in size and is uninhabited.

Ceann nan Sgeirean is known for its stunning natural beauty and rugged landscape. It is characterized by its rocky cliffs and sea stacks, which provide a habitat for a variety of seabirds, including guillemots, razorbills, and puffins. The island is also surrounded by clear blue waters, making it a popular spot for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts.

Access to Ceann nan Sgeirean is primarily by boat, as there are no permanent structures or facilities on the island. Visitors can explore the island's unique rock formations and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding sea and mainland. The island is also a great spot for wildlife enthusiasts, as seals and dolphins can often be spotted in the waters surrounding the island.

Due to its remote location and lack of amenities, Ceann nan Sgeirean is an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful and tranquil getaway. It offers a chance to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse oneself in the beauty of nature. However, visitors are advised to be mindful of their impact on the fragile ecosystem and to leave no trace when visiting the island.

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Ceann nan Sgeirean Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.654221/-6.045605 or Grid Reference NR4547. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Overlooking Ardilistry Bay

From the road to Ardtalla from Port Ellen.

M J Richardson

Loch aâ Chnuic

A lovely wee inlet on Islay's south-east coast. The Gaelic name is Anglicised into Knock Bay.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Kildalton Bay, Islay

Gordon Brown

Garbh-sgeir Mhor

This skerry guards the southern entrance to the Ardmore Islands inshore passage.

Gordon Brown

Seals in the Ardmore Islands

Gordon Brown

Seals in Loch a' Chnuic

Iain Marshall

Native deciduous woodland vegetation above Ardilistry Bay

The larger woodland is on the image horizon, whilst scattered trees are in the foreground at a lower elevation.

C Michael Hogan

Eilean Mhic Mhaolmhoire

The tide hadn't quite come in enough so we had to portage the kayaks over a sandbar a little to the NE.

Douglas Wilcox

Plod Sgeirean

Coming through these reefs is fun in a kayak but scary in a yacht, especially if a fog rolls in. Beyond the light beacon on Eilean a' Chuirn and the distant Kintyre peninsula you can see the tops of the Arran Hills.

Douglas Wilcox

Rocks in Loch a' Chnuic

Andrew Abbott

Eilean na Banaraich from Loch a' Chnuic

Andrew Abbott

Skerries in Loch a' Chnuic

An overcast afternoon in September.

Barbara Carr

Low Tide at Ardilistry, Islay

Becky Williamson

Sgeirean Dearga - southwestern rocks

These rocks which only just break the surface of the sea are the southwestern part of Sgeirean Dearga which comprises two small groups of rocks. They lie a few hundred metres to the southeast of the islet of Ceann nan Sgeirean, itself off the southern coast of the Isle of Islay. See also NR4547 : Sgeirean Dearga - northeastern rocks

Rob Farrow

Deer on Eilean BhrÃ¬de

Eilean Bhrìde is a small island off the southern coast of Islay. Part of its southeastern flank is seen here with two deer on its slopes. These deer are the losers of the rutting season that have been chased off the main island (Islay) and have swum out to this remote and uninhabited islet. The swim out to here can not have been easy across at least half a mile of cold choppy sea. Whether they ever return to the main island I don't know. Apparently there are at least four stags currently on Eilean Bhrìde.

Rob Farrow

Eilean a'ChÃ¹irn from enclosed bay

An inner area of sea is formed by the chain of islands of the Ardmore peninsula off the coast of Islay. Although this is the southern coast of the main island, the land here faces predominantly southeastwards with a fragmented clutch of islands, islets and rocks forming a barrier about a kilometre out from the coast, and creating an almost enclosed bay. The view in this photo is looking ENE towards the southwestern shore of one of the major islands at the top of the group, Eilean a'Chùirn.

Rob Farrow

Ceann nan Sgeirean

Ceann nan Sgeirean is a long low-lying islet and group of rocks lying off the southeastern coast of Islay. The lumpy hill in the background is, I think, Cnoc Rhaonastil (109m) on Islay.

Rob Farrow