Eilean Bhrìde

Island in Argyllshire

Scotland

Eilean Bhrìde

Garbh-sgeir Mhor This skerry guards the southern entrance to the Ardmore Islands inshore passage. — Garbh-sgeir Mhor Credit: Gordon Brown

Eilean Bhrìde is a small island located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is situated in the Inner Hebrides, off the western coast of the Scottish mainland. The island is known for its rugged and picturesque landscape, characterized by rocky cliffs, pristine beaches, and lush greenery.

Eilean Bhrìde is home to a small population of residents, who primarily make a living through fishing and tourism. The island is a popular destination for visitors looking to experience the natural beauty and tranquility of the Scottish countryside.

The island is also known for its historic sites, including the ruins of a medieval castle and a 12th-century chapel dedicated to Saint Brigid, from whom the island takes its name. These ancient structures offer a glimpse into the island's rich history and cultural heritage.

Eilean Bhrìde is a peaceful and secluded retreat for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of modern life. With its stunning scenery and fascinating history, it is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the Scottish islands.

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Eilean Bhrìde Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.657241/-6.0399357 or Grid Reference NR4547. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Garbh-sgeir Mhor

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

Gordon Brown

Seals in the Ardmore Islands

Gordon Brown

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

Eilean na Banaraich from Loch a' Chnuic

Andrew Abbott

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 - Southeastern flank

A view of the southeastern flank of the substantial Eilean a'Chùirn, which translates from the Gaelic as Island of the cairn. The lighthouse that can be seen here is at NR47134900 i.e. right on the northern gridline of this square. The northeastern point of this island is in the adjacent square to the north (see NR4749 : Northeastern tip of Eilean a'Chùirn)

Rob Farrow

Northeastern tip of Eilean a'ChÃ¹irn

Coming around the top of Eilean a'Chùirn this is the view back to its northeastern tip. The lighthouse seen peeping over the hill is on the gridline between this square and the one to its south. Eilean a'Chùirn means "island of the cairn" in Gaelic, though no cairn is shown on the current OS maps.

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

Sgeirean Dearga - northeastern rocks

These rocks are the northeastern pair of rocks which form the outliers called Sgeirean Dearga with NR4547 : Sgeirean Dearga - southwestern rocks

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Eilean BhrÃ¬de - southeastern flank

A section of the southeastern flank of Eilean Bhrìde, a substantial islet off the coast of Islay. This little island currently supports at least four deer who swam here from the main island. Two of them can be seen here NR4647 : Deer on Eilean Bhrìde

Rob Farrow

Outram from the seaward side

Outram is a collection of dozens of rocks and tiny islets - or is the name of the largest of these. They lie immediately to the southwest of the far more substantial Eilean a'Chùirn. They form part of the natural barrier around an almost enclosed bay south of Ardmore on Islay. The mountains of eastern Islay are prominent in the background.

Rob Farrow

Eilean a'ChÃ¹irn from the south

This view shows the entire southeastern side of Eilean a'Chùirn as seen from the sea to the south of the island.

Rob Farrow

Section of coast of Eilean a'ChÃ¹irn

This section of the coast of Eilean a'Chùirn shows the rugged chunky coastline that faces the sea on the little island's southeastern side.

Rob Farrow

Eilean a' ChÃ¹irn lighthouse

The little lighthouse sits astride the 4900 gridline on Eilean a' Chùirn, a small island off Islay, with all the land seen in front of it being in this gridsquare. The tower of the lighthouse is only 17m tall, but the light is at an elevation of about 35m due to the height of the cliffs on which it stands. It shines three white flashes every 18 seconds as an active aid to navigation. There has been a light here since 1907, though the one seen here may well be a more recent replacement.

Rob Farrow

The Lighthouse, Eilean a'ChÃ¹irn

A zoomed view of the little lighthouse which straddles the 4900 gridline on the small island of Eilean a'Chùirn. To see it in context see NR4748 : Eilean a' Chùirn lighthouse and NR4748 : Eilean a'Chùirn from the south.

Rob Farrow

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Eilean Bhrìde is located at Grid Ref: NR4547 (Lat: 55.657241, Lng: -6.0399357)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire