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Creag Island

Island in Argyllshire

Scotland

Creag Island

Creag Island View from Lismore with Cruachan and Beinn Bhuidhe in the background.
Creag Island Credit: Richard Webb

Creag Island is a small, uninhabited island located in the Argyllshire region of Scotland. It is situated in the Firth of Lorn, approximately 2.5 kilometers west of the mainland. The island covers an area of around 37 hectares and has a diverse landscape that includes rocky cliffs, rugged terrain, and a few grassy areas.

The island's name, Creag, is derived from the Gaelic word for rock, which is fitting considering its rocky nature. The highest point on the island reaches an elevation of 70 meters, providing stunning panoramic views of the surrounding sea and nearby islands.

Creag Island is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to a variety of bird species, including gulls, puffins, and cormorants. The surrounding waters are also teeming with marine life, making it an ideal location for birdwatching and wildlife enthusiasts.

Access to Creag Island is mainly by boat, as there are no regular ferry services available. The island is uninhabited and lacks any infrastructure or facilities for visitors. However, it serves as an attractive destination for those seeking tranquility and a chance to explore untouched natural beauty.

Due to its close proximity to the mainland, Creag Island is often visited by kayakers and sailors who are drawn to its rugged coastline and secluded coves. It also offers opportunities for fishing and snorkeling, allowing visitors to experience the marine ecosystem up close.

Overall, Creag Island is a picturesque and peaceful destination, offering a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in Scotland's natural beauty and wildlife.

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Creag Island Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.47608/-5.516476 or Grid Reference NM8337. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Creag Island View from Lismore with Cruachan and Beinn Bhuidhe in the background.
Creag Island
View from Lismore with Cruachan and Beinn Bhuidhe in the background.
Kilcheran, Lismore
Kilcheran, Lismore
Creag Island and Pladda Island Separate islands at high tide. Seen from the Mull ferry at approx. NM831324.
Creag Island and Pladda Island
Separate islands at high tide. Seen from the Mull ferry at approx. NM831324.
Eilean na Cloiche, Lynn of Lorn Evening sun
Eilean na Cloiche, Lynn of Lorn
Evening sun
East coast of Lismore View over rough grazing land in the southern half of the island of Lismore, towards the Kilcheran Islands in the stretch of water known as the Lynn of Lorn, which separates Lismore from the mainland.
East coast of Lismore
View over rough grazing land in the southern half of the island of Lismore, towards the Kilcheran Islands in the stretch of water known as the Lynn of Lorn, which separates Lismore from the mainland.
Ruined cottage at Kilcheran This ruin sits at the foot of a limestone cliff. Lismore is unusual, for the Scottish Highlands and Islands, in being made up mainly of limestone.
Ruined cottage at Kilcheran
This ruin sits at the foot of a limestone cliff. Lismore is unusual, for the Scottish Highlands and Islands, in being made up mainly of limestone.
Eilean na Cloiche to Eilean Dubh The picture shows the back to back beach connection of Eilean na Cloiche and Eilean Duhb viewed from the north west. These seal nursery islets (on the south side of the joining spit are more rocky and sheltered, and so ideal for the breeding seals, but on the north side we see this lovely clean beach). The beach and islets are 1km off and roughly half way down the south east shore of the Island of Lismore. Note also the green hills of Lismore and the mountains of Mull behind in the distance.
Eilean na Cloiche to Eilean Dubh
The picture shows the back to back beach connection of Eilean na Cloiche and Eilean Duhb viewed from the north west. These seal nursery islets (on the south side of the joining spit are more rocky and sheltered, and so ideal for the breeding seals, but on the north side we see this lovely clean beach). The beach and islets are 1km off and roughly half way down the south east shore of the Island of Lismore. Note also the green hills of Lismore and the mountains of Mull behind in the distance.
Rocky edge of Pladda One of the Creag Islands, lying in the Lynn of Lorne.
Rocky edge of Pladda
One of the Creag Islands, lying in the Lynn of Lorne.
Sandbar joining Eilean na Cloiche to Eilean Dubh Taken on a dull and rainy day - like much of the summer of 2008!
Sandbar joining Eilean na Cloiche to Eilean Dubh
Taken on a dull and rainy day - like much of the summer of 2008!
The anchorage at Eilean na Cloiche The sandbar joining Eilean na Cloiche to Eilean Dubh can clearly be seen. The bar is so low that it would give little protection to this anchorage in a strong south-westerly.
The anchorage at Eilean na Cloiche
The sandbar joining Eilean na Cloiche to Eilean Dubh can clearly be seen. The bar is so low that it would give little protection to this anchorage in a strong south-westerly.
Strange rock tower on Eilean na Cloiche From a distance this rock formation looks distinctly man-made. On closer approach it is a large rock tower, perhaps 40 to 50 feet high but not clearly shown on the OS mapping.
Strange rock tower on Eilean na Cloiche
From a distance this rock formation looks distinctly man-made. On closer approach it is a large rock tower, perhaps 40 to 50 feet high but not clearly shown on the OS mapping.
Small beach on Eilean nan Gamhna
Small beach on Eilean nan Gamhna
Creag Island and Pladda Two small islands joined at low tide (Creag Island to the left) off the east coast of Lismore in the mouth of Loch Linnhe. The mountains of Appin in the background.
Creag Island and Pladda
Two small islands joined at low tide (Creag Island to the left) off the east coast of Lismore in the mouth of Loch Linnhe. The mountains of Appin in the background.
Islands in the mouth of Loch Linnhe The conjoined islands of Eilean na Cloiche and Eilean Dubh to the left, and Creag Island to the right.
Islands in the mouth of Loch Linnhe
The conjoined islands of Eilean na Cloiche and Eilean Dubh to the left, and Creag Island to the right.
Eilean nan Gamhna Island in the mouth of Loch Linnhe. The cliffs of Lismore can be seen beyond with the mountains of Appin in the distance.
Eilean nan Gamhna
Island in the mouth of Loch Linnhe. The cliffs of Lismore can be seen beyond with the mountains of Appin in the distance.
Anchorage, south side of Eilean na Cloiche and Eilean Dubh, Lynn of Lorn This tight little anchorage, the haunt of seals, is bounded by rocky shoals on three of its four sides, and provides shelter from, clockwise, west to northeast winds. Visiting boats should take care to avoid the rocky shoal, which covers at high tide, in the centre of the picture. To the right of the shoal, and set further back, is the beach that connects the two islands. Beyond that beach, to the northeast, lies another anchorage that provides shelter, clockwise, from southerly to westerly winds.
Anchorage, south side of Eilean na Cloiche and Eilean Dubh, Lynn of Lorn
This tight little anchorage, the haunt of seals, is bounded by rocky shoals on three of its four sides, and provides shelter from, clockwise, west to northeast winds. Visiting boats should take care to avoid the rocky shoal, which covers at high tide, in the centre of the picture. To the right of the shoal, and set further back, is the beach that connects the two islands. Beyond that beach, to the northeast, lies another anchorage that provides shelter, clockwise, from southerly to westerly winds.
View towards Eilean na Cloiche and Eilean nan Gamhna The island on the left is Eilean na Cloiche, the Island in the distance on the right is Eilean nan Gamhna. Eilean na Cloiche is linked to Eilean Dubh by a Isthmus which is a beach.
View towards Eilean na Cloiche and Eilean nan Gamhna
The island on the left is Eilean na Cloiche, the Island in the distance on the right is Eilean nan Gamhna. Eilean na Cloiche is linked to Eilean Dubh by a Isthmus which is a beach.
Isthmus linking Eilean Dubh and Eilean na Cloiche To the left is Eilean Dubh, Eilean na Cloiche is on the right, the beach forms an Isthmus between the two Islands. (An Isthmus is a narrow piece of land that interconnects two larger pieces of land.)
Isthmus linking Eilean Dubh and Eilean na Cloiche
To the left is Eilean Dubh, Eilean na Cloiche is on the right, the beach forms an Isthmus between the two Islands. (An Isthmus is a narrow piece of land that interconnects two larger pieces of land.)
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Creag Island is located at Grid Ref: NM8337 (Lat: 56.47608, Lng: -5.516476)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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