Forley Craig

Island in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Forley Craig

S entrance to a through cave at Powdam The tall triangle in line with the kayak bow is the S entrance to a cave which turns right and out on the far side. Only navigable at high tide and very low swell. Powdam is round the corner and left. — S entrance to a through cave at Powdam Credit: Nigel Feilden

Forley Craig is a small island located off the coast of Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is situated in the North Sea, approximately 3 kilometers from the mainland. The island covers an area of around 0.5 square kilometers and has a rugged and rocky terrain. It is known for its picturesque cliffs that rise steeply from the sea, providing stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

The island is uninhabited and has no permanent structures or facilities. However, it is a popular destination among nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers due to its rich biodiversity. Forley Craig is home to a variety of bird species, including puffins, guillemots, razorbills, and kittiwakes, making it an important breeding ground and a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Access to Forley Craig is primarily by boat, and visitors are advised to be cautious due to the treacherous waters and strong currents surrounding the island. There is no designated landing point, and visitors are encouraged to take necessary safety precautions and adhere to environmental guidelines to preserve the island's fragile ecosystem.

In addition to its natural beauty, Forley Craig also holds historical significance. The remains of an ancient chapel dedicated to St. Adamnan, a 7th-century Irish saint, can be found on the island. These ruins serve as a reminder of the island's past and provide an interesting insight into its historical heritage.

Overall, Forley Craig offers a unique and remote experience for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike, showcasing the stunning natural beauty and rich history of Kincardineshire.

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Forley Craig Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.892186/-2.2112403 or Grid Reference NO8777. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

S entrance to a through cave at Powdam

The tall triangle in line with the kayak bow is the S entrance to a cave which turns right and out on the far side. Only navigable at high tide and very low swell. Powdam is round the corner and left.

Nigel Feilden

E entrance to a through cave at Powdam

Shows the sun shining through the S entrance. See NO8676 : S entrance to a through cave at Powdam. Navigable near high tide with a very low swell. The S tunnel is narrow and the W wall leans E.

Nigel Feilden

Rock ribs extending out into the sea at Crawton

The view south from the small headland at Crawton where rocky reefs defy the waves. The view extends along Crawton Bay.

Gordon Hatton

Puffin

Puffins breed on offshore islands or tall sea cliffs, outside the breeding season it lives at sea. They catch small fish such as sand eels, sprat, herring and caplin although it eats many others.

Valerie Johnston

Tod Lighthouse

Ralph Greig

Hallhill Farm

A farm overlooking the sea by Todhead.

Andrew Wood

Todhead Light.

Todhead Lighthouse amid farmland and the North Sea beyond.

Andrew Wood

Todhead Lighthouse

The lighthouse at Todhead Point.

Andrew Wood

Lambs by Todhead

Lambs in a field by Todhead.

Andrew Wood

Todhead Pasture

Sheep grazing by Todhead with Braidon Bay in the background.

Andrew Wood

Red soil of the Mearns

A tilled field by Kinneff showing the red soil of the Mearns and the blue of the sea in the distance, both portrayed in the literature on local author Lewis Grassic Gibbon.

Andrew Wood