Kerrycroy Bay

Bay in Buteshire

Scotland

Kerrycroy Bay

Beach at Ascog Rather a weedy corner with drainage pipes at what is otherwise an attractive small bay. — Beach at Ascog Credit: Gordon Hatton

Kerrycroy Bay is a picturesque bay located on the eastern coast of the Isle of Bute in Buteshire, Scotland. It is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere.

The bay stretches for approximately 1.5 miles and is framed by rolling hills and lush greenery, offering visitors breathtaking panoramic views. The bay is also home to a sandy beach, making it an ideal spot for sunbathing, picnicking, and enjoying various water activities such as swimming and kayaking.

Kerrycroy Bay is surrounded by a diverse ecosystem, providing a habitat for a wide range of marine and bird species. Birdwatchers often flock to the bay to catch a glimpse of various seabirds such as gulls, cormorants, and herons. The bay is also known for its rock pools, which are teeming with fascinating marine life such as crabs, starfish, and anemones, providing an exciting opportunity for nature enthusiasts to explore.

The surrounding area offers a range of amenities and facilities for visitors, including parking, public toilets, and nearby cafes and restaurants. There are also several walking trails in the vicinity, allowing visitors to explore the scenic landscape and enjoy the fresh sea air.

Overall, Kerrycroy Bay is a hidden gem on the Isle of Bute, offering visitors a peaceful and idyllic setting to relax and appreciate the beauty of nature.

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Kerrycroy Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.8096/-5.02125 or Grid Reference NS1061. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

Kerrycroy village

An estate village at the northern end of the Mount Stuart estate, and built in an 'English' style around a green.

Gordon Hatton

Bute - Kerrycroy

A view of some of the houses that comprise the village of Kerrycroy. It is situated at the northern tip of the Mount Stuart estate. See shared description for more information on this planned village.

Rob Farrow

Bute - Kerrycroy - Numbers 5 & 6

Two semidetached single storey cottages in Kerrycroy, numbered 5 & 6. These are ostensibly identical to Nos. 1 & 2, 9 & 10 and 13 & 14. See shared description below:

Rob Farrow

Bute - Kerrycroy - Numbers 3 & 4

A pair of gabled houses in the planned village of Kerrycroy. This pair is ostensibly identical to Numbers 11 & 12. See shared description below:

Rob Farrow

Bute - Kerrycroy - Numbers 7 & 8

A pair of semidetached houses in Kerrycroy, numbered 7 & 8. Unlike the other houses and cottages in the village this pair is a one-off. See shared description below:

Rob Farrow