Ascog Bay

Bay in Buteshire

Scotland

Ascog Bay

Sewage screening chamber on the sea front Another contributor has described this as disused toilets, and it would appear that the building has a dual function, both as public conveniences and as a sewage screening chamber. Outside, pipes run out into the sea, so hopefully the effluent would be clean by the time it hit the water. — Sewage screening chamber on the sea front Credit: Gordon Hatton

Ascog Bay is a picturesque bay located on the eastern coast of the Isle of Bute, in the county of Buteshire, Scotland. With its stunning natural beauty and diverse marine life, Ascog Bay attracts tourists and locals alike.

The bay stretches over a mile, offering a sheltered and sandy beach that is perfect for leisurely strolls and sunbathing. The soft sand and calm waters are also ideal for swimming and water sports during the warmer months. The bay is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, providing a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

Ascog Bay is not only a haven for beach enthusiasts but also a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts. The bay is home to a variety of marine species, including seals, dolphins, and porpoises. Birdwatchers can enjoy observing numerous seabirds, such as gulls, cormorants, and herons, that frequent the area.

The bay is easily accessible, with a car park available for visitors. Additionally, there are several walking trails that lead to Ascog Bay, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.

The nearby Ascog Hall Gardens and Victorian Fernery add to the charm of the bay, offering visitors a chance to explore beautifully landscaped gardens and a unique collection of ferns.

Overall, Ascog Bay is a hidden gem in Buteshire, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, recreational activities, and wildlife sightings for all nature enthusiasts to enjoy.

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Ascog Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.826892/-5.0232143 or Grid Reference NS1063. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sewage screening chamber on the sea front

Another contributor has described this as disused toilets, and it would appear that the building has a dual function, both as public conveniences and as a sewage screening chamber. Outside, pipes run out into the sea, so hopefully the effluent would be clean by the time it hit the water.

Gordon Hatton

A844 entering Montford

The coast road entering Montford with more desirable villas lining the road. There is hardly a break in the development along the coast road from the far end of Poert Bannatyne to Ascog, south of this point. Almost all properties have a fine view out across the Firth of Clyde.

Gordon Hatton

Beach at Ascog

Rather a weedy corner with drainage pipes at what is otherwise an attractive small bay.

Gordon Hatton

Former church at Ascog

This appears on the 1869 map as a 'Free Church', so presumably this is the same building. Rather unusual in design with a neat 'Italianate' tower. Now converted into a private residence.

Gordon Hatton

Shoreline south of Ascog

Outcrops of old red sandstone along the shore here denote that we are in the Lowlands, geologically speaking. The Highland Boundary Fault is a few miles further north and runs across the island from the middle of Rothesay to Scalpsie Bay on the west coast.

Gordon Hatton

Seashore rocks

A large boulder on the shore with patches of smooth old red sandstone, and with large areas of the Bute Conglomerate [the knobbly stuff] of Devonian age.

Gordon Hatton

Kerrycroy Bay

Pleasant bay on the east side of Bute. Here the main road cuts inland around the perimeter of the Mount Stuart estate.

Gordon Hatton

Model Village

Designed as a model village by Maria North, wife of the 2nd Marquess of Bute.

Karl Peet

Seals

Karl Peet

Bute, Ascog Church

william craig

Bute, Shoreline

Looking north near Ascog Bridge

william craig

Bute, Mid Ascog Farm

william craig

Rothesay, View over Bogany Wood

Looking across to Toward Castle and Buachailean

william craig

Tower at the Ascog Patches

This tower (BRB Fl (2) 5M) marks the isolated shallow area at the Ascog Patches. The code for the tower shows that it is painted black-red-black, flashes twice per minute and is visible from 5 miles away.

Gordon Brown

The Ascog Patches tower

Gordon Brown

Lovely lichen

The wall along the shore of Kerrycroy Bay has many outcrops of lichen - I have placed a £1 coin into this shot, to provide scale.

Barbara Carr

Gateway to Ascog Hall

Ascog is from the Norse 'askr-vig' = small-boat bay, cf Port Askaig on the Isle of Islay. The Ascog Hall Fernery has a glazed iron roof and was built c. 1870 - it was rescued from decline in 1986 and is now open to the public. (This is a brilliant place - I hope to re-visit with viable camera-batteries!)

Barbara Carr