Bàgh Rubha an Stearnail

Bay in Argyllshire

Scotland

Bàgh Rubha an Stearnail

Descending Creag BhÃ n The descent of Creag Bhàn offers a fine view over the south and west of the Isle of Gigha, and a distant Islay. In this view, Ardailly can be noted, with the covered Gigha service reservoir below. Mill Loch and High Loch can be noted to the left in the near and far distance, respectively.

This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21. — Descending Creag BhÃ n Credit: James T M Towill

Bàgh Rubha an Stearnail, also known as Bay of the Stern, is a secluded bay located in Argyllshire, Scotland. Nestled between rugged cliffs and rolling hills, the bay offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The bay is known for its tranquility and natural beauty, making it a popular destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat or a place to reconnect with nature.

The bay is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including seabirds, seals, and occasionally even dolphins and whales. Visitors can often spot these animals from the shoreline or while exploring the rocky outcrops and sandy beaches that line the bay.

Bàgh Rubha an Stearnail is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts, with opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, fishing, and kayaking. The bay is also a great place for photography, with its dramatic cliffs and stunning sunsets providing the perfect backdrop for capturing beautiful images.

Overall, Bàgh Rubha an Stearnail is a hidden gem in the heart of Argyllshire, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Scottish coastline.

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Bàgh Rubha an Stearnail Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.701125/-5.7253629 or Grid Reference NR6651. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Descending Creag BhÃ n

The descent of Creag Bhàn offers a fine view over the south and west of the Isle of Gigha, and a distant Islay. In this view, Ardailly can be noted, with the covered Gigha service reservoir below. Mill Loch and High Loch can be noted to the left in the near and far distance, respectively. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21.

James T M Towill

Access Road in the Rain

You can tell how wet it is by the drops on the lens, and the drips on the gate. It looks as if the old buildings here have been replaced by a new house, named Balmore.

Anne Burgess

Carragh an Tarbert

A distinctive standing stone beside the road at Tarbert on the Isle of Gigha. It is also known as the Druids' Stone, and A Thom, author of 'The standing stones in Argyllshire' and 'Megalithic lunar observatories', considers it to be a lunar obervatory dating from the 1st millennium BC.

Anne Burgess

East Tarbert Bay

In the bay are an offshore fish farm. The ship seems to have been there for at least several days.

Anne Burgess

Looking over TrÃ igh BhÃ n

If the tide were not so high, the white sand that gives the beach its name would be visible here. The hummock is Cnoc Largie, in the next square.

Anne Burgess

Tarbert Farm

The farm houses and steading are set back a little from the road.

Anne Burgess

Druimyeon More Farm

The name of this farm by the roadside is curious. The spelling is not Gaelic; perhaps it's a mangled version of Druim an Eoin Mòr 'The ridge of the big bird'?

Anne Burgess

Bedraggled Sheep

Even the sheep look a bit dispirited on this horrible wet day.

Anne Burgess

Grassland near Ardailly

Looking towards the west coast of Gigha and beyond to the Paps of Jura. Just visible (towards the left) are the gables of the ruined old water mill at Port An Duin, which dates from the 18th century.

Richard Sutcliffe