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Eilean Fada

Island in Argyllshire

Scotland

Eilean Fada

Eilean na h-Uamhaidh, in Loch Caolisport Taken from the minor road by St Columba's Cave.
Eilean na h-Uamhaidh, in Loch Caolisport Credit: David Purchase

Eilean Fada is a small island located off the west coast of Scotland in Argyllshire. It is situated in the Inner Hebrides, specifically in the Sound of Mull. The island is known for its stunning natural beauty and rich history.

With a total area of around 9 hectares, Eilean Fada is relatively small in size. The landscape of the island is characterized by rugged cliffs, rocky shores, and rolling hills covered in lush vegetation. The island is uninhabited, making it a peaceful and secluded retreat for visitors.

One of the notable features of Eilean Fada is its ancient ruins. The island is home to the remains of a medieval chapel, which dates back to the 13th century. These ruins offer a glimpse into the island's past and provide a sense of its historical significance.

Eilean Fada is also known for its diverse wildlife. The island is a sanctuary for various bird species, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. Seals can often be spotted lounging on the rocks surrounding the island, adding to its natural charm.

Access to Eilean Fada is possible by boat, and there are tours available that allow visitors to explore the island and its surroundings. The island offers breathtaking views of the surrounding waters and nearby islands, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

In conclusion, Eilean Fada is a picturesque and historically significant island located in Argyllshire, Scotland. With its rugged landscape, ancient ruins, and abundant wildlife, it offers a unique and memorable experience for those who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.923358/-5.5992246 or Grid Reference NR7575. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Eilean na h-Uamhaidh, in Loch Caolisport Taken from the minor road by St Columba's Cave.
Eilean na h-Uamhaidh, in Loch Caolisport
Taken from the minor road by St Columba's Cave.
Loch Caolisport
Loch Caolisport
The jetty at Ellary On Loch Caolisport.
The jetty at Ellary
On Loch Caolisport.
Cottage at Ellary An idyllic spot.
Cottage at Ellary
An idyllic spot.
Track to the jetty at Ellary Knapdale across a misty Loch Caolisport.
Track to the jetty at Ellary
Knapdale across a misty Loch Caolisport.
Beach at Tighnahoran, Loch Caolisport
Beach at Tighnahoran, Loch Caolisport
Beach at Tighnahoran
Beach at Tighnahoran
Rocky shore Rock outcrops on the shore of Loch Caolisport.
Rocky shore
Rock outcrops on the shore of Loch Caolisport.
Ellary road The road to Ellary winds through interesting woodland on the shore of Loch Caolisport.
Ellary road
The road to Ellary winds through interesting woodland on the shore of Loch Caolisport.
Track above Ellary The hill track sets off through beautiful, manicured woodland above Ellary House.
Track above Ellary
The hill track sets off through beautiful, manicured woodland above Ellary House.
Kilmory track Part of the private road which crosses from Ellary to Kilmory as it passes Loch a'Bhealaich.
Kilmory track
Part of the private road which crosses from Ellary to Kilmory as it passes Loch a'Bhealaich.
Rocks and hillside Heather-clad hillsides here are plagued by bracken, which gets in the way of some good exposures of the Dalradian schists which make up the majority of the local geology.
Rocks and hillside
Heather-clad hillsides here are plagued by bracken, which gets in the way of some good exposures of the Dalradian schists which make up the majority of the local geology.
Ellary woodland Fine woodland clothes the steep slope above Ellary. My attention was caught by this fine Rowan with a good crop of colourful berries.
Ellary woodland
Fine woodland clothes the steep slope above Ellary. My attention was caught by this fine Rowan with a good crop of colourful berries.
Rock outcrops below Creag na Cearc Dalradian schist outcrops on the shore of Loch Caolisport.
Rock outcrops below Creag na Cearc
Dalradian schist outcrops on the shore of Loch Caolisport.
Chapel Bay The rocky margin of this small bay, not actually named on the map, comprises a mixture of glacially-smoothed rock outcrop and large erratic boulders. In the background, wooded slopes rise to the distant summit of Cnoc Reamhar.
Chapel Bay
The rocky margin of this small bay, not actually named on the map, comprises a mixture of glacially-smoothed rock outcrop and large erratic boulders. In the background, wooded slopes rise to the distant summit of Cnoc Reamhar.
Rubha Garbh The "rough headland" and the small hill of An Garradh are prominent because they comprise amphibolite, a tough rock formed by the metamorphism of basaltic materials which were originally intrusions or lavas within the otherwise sedimentary succession which we call the Dalradian Supergroup. Their striated appearance arises from the fact that they have been extensively sheared during metamorphism. The track which rounds the headland, and the remains of its sea-wall appears to be the original road, which has now been diverted inland at this point.
Rubha Garbh
The "rough headland" and the small hill of An Garradh are prominent because they comprise amphibolite, a tough rock formed by the metamorphism of basaltic materials which were originally intrusions or lavas within the otherwise sedimentary succession which we call the Dalradian Supergroup. Their striated appearance arises from the fact that they have been extensively sheared during metamorphism. The track which rounds the headland, and the remains of its sea-wall appears to be the original road, which has now been diverted inland at this point.
Erratic boulders A large accumulation of magnificent glacial erratic boulders lying on the shore of Chapel Bay. It cannot be known whether such a large number of boulders in a group like this is a natural phenomenon, or if they have been dragged to one side to make the bay more boat-friendly.
Erratic boulders
A large accumulation of magnificent glacial erratic boulders lying on the shore of Chapel Bay. It cannot be known whether such a large number of boulders in a group like this is a natural phenomenon, or if they have been dragged to one side to make the bay more boat-friendly.
Eilean nan Gabhar A view over the coastal marsh to Eilean nan Gabhar and upper Loch Caolisport. An unusually high tide was inundating this fascinating and low-lying coastal land.
Eilean nan Gabhar
A view over the coastal marsh to Eilean nan Gabhar and upper Loch Caolisport. An unusually high tide was inundating this fascinating and low-lying coastal land.
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Eilean Fada is located at Grid Ref: NR7575 (Lat: 55.923358, Lng: -5.5992246)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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///single.irony.lamenting. Near Tarbert, Argyll & Bute

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