Broad Craig

Island in Banffshire

Scotland

Broad Craig

Sandend Sea Sandend with a sea running. — Sandend Sea Credit: Andrew Wood

Broad Craig is a small island located off the coast of Banffshire, Scotland. Situated in the North Sea, it is part of the Moray Firth and lies approximately 5 miles northeast of Portsoy. The island covers an area of around 2.5 acres and is mostly composed of rugged cliffs and rocky outcrops.

Known for its stunning natural beauty, Broad Craig offers breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline and the vast expanse of the North Sea. The island is home to a diverse range of marine wildlife, including seabirds such as gannets, puffins, and kittiwakes. Visitors can often spot seals basking on the rocks or swimming in the clear blue waters.

Access to Broad Craig is limited due to its remote location and lack of infrastructure. The island is uninhabited and does not have any facilities for tourists. However, it attracts adventurous nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers who are drawn to its unspoiled landscapes and tranquil atmosphere.

Visitors can reach Broad Craig by boat, with local tour operators offering trips to explore the island and its surroundings. These trips often provide an opportunity for birdwatching, photography, and enjoying the peaceful seclusion that the island offers.

In conclusion, Broad Craig is a beautiful and secluded island off the coast of Banffshire, Scotland. With its rugged cliffs, diverse wildlife, and stunning views, it offers a unique experience for those seeking a peaceful escape in nature.

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Broad Craig Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.687383/-2.7284783 or Grid Reference NJ5666. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sandend Sea

Sandend with a sea running.

Andrew Wood

Defences at Sandend

Wartime concrete blocks still line the beach at Sandend.

Andrew Wood

Crathie Point

Vaugue path through the grass down to the rocky headland of Crathie Point

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Crathie Point

Lichen covered rocks at Crathie Point

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View from Crathie Point

Looking East towards Garron Point

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Hoverfly on Hawk....

That is, I think it's a hoverfly, and I think it's a hawkweed rather than a Hawksbeard or Hawkbit, but I do not know which species either is. I think it might be Narrow-leaved Hawkweed (Hieracium umbellatum) but am happy to be corrected.

Anne Burgess

Site of the Marble Quarry

The faint path on the left leads down to shore where 'Portsoy Marble' used to be quarried. It isn't a marble, but a serpentinite. Marble is metamorphosed limestone (calcium carbonate), while serpentine is a mineral metamorphosed from ocean-floor rocks with a high content of iron, magnesium and other heavy elements. It is typically green in colour, as can be seen in the rock stack, but the Portsoy one often occurs in a dark red. The 'marble' was much used in decorative architecture, and is still worked for jewellery and small ornaments, which are on sale in the Portsoy Marble Shop at the harbour.

Anne Burgess