Port Ruadh

Bay in Argyllshire

Scotland

Port Ruadh

Plocaid Bo buoy, Gunna Sound
Plocaid Bo buoy, Gunna Sound Credit: Alpin Stewart

Port Ruadh, also known as Red Bay, is a picturesque coastal village located in Argyllshire, Scotland. Situated on the western coast of the Argyll Peninsula, Port Ruadh offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, making it a popular destination for tourists and nature enthusiasts alike.

The village is known for its pristine sandy beach, which stretches along the bay and provides a tranquil spot for relaxing walks and sunbathing during the summer months. The crystal-clear waters of the bay also offer opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, and other water activities.

Port Ruadh is home to a small but vibrant community, with charming cottages and houses dotting the shoreline. The village has a rich maritime history, and its small harbor still serves as a base for local fishermen, who can often be seen bringing in their daily catch of fresh seafood.

Nature lovers will appreciate the abundance of wildlife in the area, with seals, dolphins, and even the occasional whale spotted off the coast. The surrounding hills and cliffs provide excellent hiking trails, offering panoramic views of the bay and the nearby islands.

For those interested in history and culture, Port Ruadh is also home to a fascinating archaeological site known as Dun Ruadh. This ancient fort, dating back to the Iron Age, offers a glimpse into the region's rich past.

Overall, Port Ruadh is a charming and idyllic coastal village, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, outdoor activities, and historical intrigue.

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Port Ruadh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.543899/-6.7419914 or Grid Reference NM0849. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Plocaid Bo buoy, Gunna Sound
Plocaid Bo buoy, Gunna Sound
Port Chunn Nèill, Isle of Tiree
Port Chunn Nèill, Isle of Tiree
Northeastern corner of Tiree Coastal heath and rock at Urvaig. The basking shark tour boat is off shore with several snorkelling passengers and a couple of basking sharks.  Saw the boat from Coll the previous day but no sharks.
Northeastern corner of Tiree
Coastal heath and rock at Urvaig. The basking shark tour boat is off shore with several snorkelling passengers and a couple of basking sharks. Saw the boat from Coll the previous day but no sharks.
East coast of Tiree View past Gunna, along the coast of Coll towards the Sgùrr of Eigg.
East coast of Tiree
View past Gunna, along the coast of Coll towards the Sgùrr of Eigg.
Machair, Urvaig The northeast tip of Tiree.
Machair, Urvaig
The northeast tip of Tiree.
Urvaig, Tiree Storm beach, looking north from Urvaig, Tiree
Urvaig, Tiree
Storm beach, looking north from Urvaig, Tiree
Watching for sharks off the Sound Of Gunna Looking north from Urvaig, Tiree, across Sound of Gunna towards Isle of Coll
Watching for sharks off the Sound Of Gunna
Looking north from Urvaig, Tiree, across Sound of Gunna towards Isle of Coll
Rocky coast of the most northerly part of Tiree The house in the distance on the 1:25000 is named Urvaig, but then so is the tip of the peninsula.
Rocky coast of the most northerly part of Tiree
The house in the distance on the 1:25000 is named Urvaig, but then so is the tip of the peninsula.
Across the Gunna Sound Unsurprising it is Gunna to be seen across the sound.  Coll can be made out behind Gunna.
Across the Gunna Sound
Unsurprising it is Gunna to be seen across the sound. Coll can be made out behind Gunna.
Foam on the rocks at Urvaig Roughs seas had generated foam which has collected here, much to the amusement of the dog.
Foam on the rocks at Urvaig
Roughs seas had generated foam which has collected here, much to the amusement of the dog.
Pebble beach at Urvaig The dip in the pebbles at the right hand side is where some have been removed and probably crushed and used as aggregate.
Pebble beach at Urvaig
The dip in the pebbles at the right hand side is where some have been removed and probably crushed and used as aggregate.
Rock pool reflection at Urvaig Rough seas contrast with the flat calm on the rock pool.
Rock pool reflection at Urvaig
Rough seas contrast with the flat calm on the rock pool.
Rocks and pebble bank at Urvaig
Rocks and pebble bank at Urvaig
The beach at Port Chunn Neill The Sound of Gunna and the island of Gunna in the distance.
The beach at Port Chunn Neill
The Sound of Gunna and the island of Gunna in the distance.
West end of Gunna
West end of Gunna
Port Chunn Nèill An eider creche off Tiree.
Port Chunn Nèill
An eider creche off Tiree.
Port Chunn Nèill, Tiree
Port Chunn Nèill, Tiree
Coastal grassland at Urvaig
Coastal grassland at Urvaig
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Port Ruadh is located at Grid Ref: NM0849 (Lat: 56.543899, Lng: -6.7419914)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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Telephone
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
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Emergency: defibrillator
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Caolas
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Name Gd: An Caolas
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