Tràigh Tuath

Beach in Argyllshire

Scotland

Tràigh Tuath

Rough croft land south of Struan, Isle of Coll Credit: Alpin Stewart

Tràigh Tuath, located in Argyllshire, Scotland, is a stunning beach renowned for its natural beauty and picturesque surroundings. Situated on the western coast of Scotland, this beach offers visitors a tranquil and idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

With its pristine white sands stretching for approximately 1.5 kilometers, Tràigh Tuath provides ample space for sunbathing, picnicking, or simply taking a leisurely stroll along the shore. The crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean gently lap against the shore, creating a soothing and inviting atmosphere.

Tràigh Tuath is surrounded by rolling hills and dramatic cliffs, which add to its dramatic and breathtaking landscape. The beach is nestled between two headlands, providing a sheltered and secluded spot for relaxation and enjoying the natural surroundings. Visitors can often spot a variety of marine life, including seals and dolphins, frolicking in the waters.

The beach is accessible via a narrow road, which adds to its charm and exclusivity. There are limited facilities available on-site, so visitors are encouraged to bring their own supplies. However, the lack of amenities further adds to the unspoiled and peaceful ambiance of Tràigh Tuath.

Whether one is looking to engage in water sports, explore the surrounding hiking trails, or simply relax and unwind amidst the stunning scenery, Tràigh Tuath offers a truly unmissable experience. With its natural beauty and serene atmosphere, this beach is a hidden gem in the region of Argyllshire, attracting visitors from near and far.

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Tràigh Tuath Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.687906/-6.4560732 or Grid Reference NM2764. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rough croft land south of Struan, Isle of Coll

Alpin Stewart

Druim Nan Carn Trig

A beautiful spot for a trig point on a sunny afternoon with Iain Brown and Martin Richardson.

Rude Health

Isle of Coll: postbox № PA78 104, Bousd

This little George-V postbox is set into a brick pillar at NM2563 : Isle of Coll: Bousd and serves the properties here along with the scattering of others in the surrounding area of northern Coll. It has nonstandard collection times - see NM2563 : Isle of Coll: collection plate on the postbox at Bousd.

Chris Downer

Isle of Coll: collection plate on the postbox at Bousd

A very old style of collection plate is still in use on this small, remote postbox (NM2563 : Isle of Coll: postbox № PA78 104, Bousd). The times are nonstandard - 8:15 on Monday and Wednesday and Saturday mornings, and 7:30 on Friday mornings. Presumably the ferry timetables for Tuesdays and Saturdays are such that no post collected would leave the island until the following day anyway.

Chris Downer

Isle of Coll: end of the B8072 at Sorisdale

The road comes to an end at this turning area, although a footpath continues along the private driveway ahead to the bay.

Chris Downer

Isle of Coll: old croft building at Sorisdale

A derelict building among various houses old and new, just above the bay.

Chris Downer

Isle of Coll: Sorisdale Bay

A sandy bay at the northeast end of the island, which has a hamlet of a scattering of houses around it.

Chris Downer

Coll - Sorisdale - Turning area

The turning area at the end of the B8072 as it arrives at Sorisdale. If driving, you can't park in this area and have to find a reasonable place to abandon your vehicle which doesn't either block the lane or an access to the fields. Also, best to find somewhere where your wheels don't sink into the ground!

Rob Farrow

Coll - Sorisdale - Abandoned croft and byre

Two of the abandoned buildings at Sorisdale on the northern tip of Coll. I think that the nearer one was probably a croft, and the other a byre or barn. Closer views of these two individually here: NM2763 : Coll - Sorisdale - Former croft NM2763 : Coll - Sorisdale - Former byre or barn See also shared description below:

Rob Farrow

Coll - Sorisdale - Former croft

This little building is, I believe, a former croft. It retains its thatched roof and by the looks of it was being used for storage. Next to it is NM2763 : Coll - Sorisdale - Former byre or barn which was most likely associated with it. See NM2763 : Coll - Sorisdale - Abandoned croft and byre to see the two buildings together. See shared description below:

Rob Farrow

Coll - Sorisdale - Former byre or barn

This little square stone-built and turf-roofed building is most likely a former byre or possibly a small barn. It was almost certainly associated with the adjacent NM2763 : Coll - Sorisdale - Former croft See NM2763 : Coll - Sorisdale - Abandoned croft and byre to see the two buildings together. See also shared description below:

Rob Farrow

Coll - Sorisdale - New build probably reusing old croft

This newly built or extensively refurbished property is towards the northeastern end of the settlement of Sorisdale. It is near to the beach with superb views over Sorisdale Bay. Whether it is a home or a holiday cottage I don't know, but I think that it may incorporate one or possibly more former crofts.

Rob Farrow

Coll - Sorisdale - Stream and house

Several streams flow to the sea at Sorisdale Bay; this one has flowed along the southern side of the settlement of Sorisdale and trickles over the sands of the bay. See NM2763 : Coll - Sorisdale - Stream to south of hamlet Above and to the right can be seen one of the extant and lived-in houses that remain in this largely-abandoned settlement.

Rob Farrow

Coll - Sorisdale - Stream to south of hamlet

This small stream (which doesn't seem to be marked on the map) flows mostly to the south of the settlement of Sorisdale. It is seen reaching the beach in NM2763 : Coll - Sorisdale - Stream and house.

Rob Farrow

Coll - Sorisdale - The beach

The fine sands of the beach at Sorisdale which is lapped by the waters of Sorisdale Bay. Some of the crofts and houses (mostly the few intact ones) overlook this beach.

Rob Farrow

Coll - Sorisdale - Beach and bay

Looking from near to the house seen in NM2763 : Coll - Sorisdale - Stream and house over reeds that line NM2763 : Coll - Sorisdale - Stream to south of hamlet to the beach and Sorisdale Bay out to Eilean na h-Àtha

Rob Farrow

Coll - Sorisdale - Ruins and extant house

Looking past two ruinous stone buildings (the righthand one enveloped in self-set plants) to one of the lived in properties at Sorisdale. This white cottage is Sorisdale Croft which dates from the late C18th or early C19th (see Link

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Rob Farrow

Coll - Sorisdale - Ruined buildings

Looking along the side of one of the ruined buildings seen in NM2763 : Coll - Sorisdale - Ruins and extant house to the other which has a healthy growth of trees within its shell. Part of Sorisdale Croft can be just seen on the left.

Rob Farrow

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Tràigh Tuath is located at Grid Ref: NM2764 (Lat: 56.687906, Lng: -6.4560732)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire