Rubha Aird na Cruaich

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Argyllshire

Scotland

Rubha Aird na Cruaich

Moorland Above the cliffs of Fascadale Bay and the sea off N. Ardnamurchan — Moorland Credit: Peter Aikman

Rubha Aird na Cruaich is a rugged headland located in Argyllshire, Scotland. Situated on the west coast of the Kintyre Peninsula, this coastal feature offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the Atlantic Ocean. The headland is characterized by steep cliffs and rocky outcrops, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

At the tip of Rubha Aird na Cruaich, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the sea and the nearby islands of Islay and Jura. The area is known for its diverse wildlife, including seabirds such as gannets, puffins, and guillemots. On a clear day, visitors may also spot seals and dolphins in the waters below.

The headland is accessible by a coastal path that winds its way along the cliffs, offering opportunities for exploration and photography. The rugged beauty of Rubha Aird na Cruaich makes it a must-visit destination for those seeking a taste of Scotland's wild and untamed coastline.

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Rubha Aird na Cruaich Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.76296/-6.0890967 or Grid Reference NM5070. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Moorland

Above the cliffs of Fascadale Bay and the sea off N. Ardnamurchan

Peter Aikman

Cliffs west of Fascadale

Peter Aikman

Fascadale Beach

Becky Williamson

On the road to Fascadale

View from the road to Fascally on the Ardnmurchan Estate. In the distance the island of Eigg is visible off shore

Gerald England

Former icehouse at Fascadale

Fascadale was a salmon fishing station and ice was collected during the winter and stored in the icehouse. During the salmon netting season, February to August, the salmon were packed with ice for the journey to southern markets. The icehouse has the characteristic rounded roof which would have been covered with growing turf.

Iain A Robertson

Building at Fascadale

We didn't look inside, so I don't know what this building was used for. I'm guessing storage of fishing/boating equipment.

Becky Williamson

Saltmarsh near Achateny

Cushions of saltmarsh, bright green in low sunshine, at the shoreline. One of the cottages at Achateny is just visible in the distance, and the hills behind it, in the shadow of the clouds, are part of the 'great eucrite'.

Anne Burgess

Megablock from the east

A megablock is a very large chunk of rock which has been displaced by a high energy debris flows from a higher level, and dumped with vast amounts of other rock to produce a jumbled mass of distorted and displaced rock fragments. This block measures about 25 metres by 35 metres, and is made up of beds of calcareous sandstone tipped up on end so that the beds are vertical instead of horizontal. Just imagine the forces involved in moving something this size from its original location! The shadows are those of admiring geologists, but it won't be long before there will need to be a work party to strip off the seaweed so that the corduroy-like texture of the block can continue to be admired. For the reciprocal view see NM5270 : Megablock from the west

Anne Burgess

Shore near Achateny

Saltmarsh above high tide mark, and rocks colonised by channel wrack just below high tide mark. The hills are part of the exterior of the 'great eucrite'.

Anne Burgess

Megablock from the west

A megablock is a very large chunk of rock which has been displaced by a high energy debris flows from a higher level, and dumped with vast amounts of other rock to produce a jumbled mass of distorted and displaced rock fragments. This block measures about 25 metres by 35 metres, and is made up of beds of calcareous sandstone tipped up on end so that the beds are vertical instead of horizontal. Just imagine the forces involved in moving something this size from its original location! The sunlight glinting through the seaweed makes it easier to see the vertical beds than in NM5270 : Megablock from the east.

Anne Burgess

Rocky Foreshore at Port BÃ n

Port Bàn means 'white port' or 'pale port' and presumably takes its name from pale sand. It is protected from the north-east by this wave-cut platform of rocks of the Achateny Breccia. In the background are hills which are part of the outer 'great eucrite'.

Anne Burgess

Rocky Foreshore

The only land in this square is a few tens of square metres of mostly intertidal rocks. They are part of the interesting-looking Achateny Breccia, but no matter how interesting, a rising tide is not the time to examine them!

Anne Burgess

Intertidal Rocks

This corner of the square contains just a small area of rocks which are mostly below water at high tide. They belong to the Achateny Breccia, and a quick glance suggested that there might be interesting things to see. The tide, however, was rising, so a hasty retreat was called for as soon as this photograph was in the bag.

Anne Burgess

Port Ban Coastline

Eigg and Rum can be seen in the distance.

Peter Bond

Cattle, Fascadale.

Cattle on the beach at Fascadale on the north shore of Ardnamurchan. View of Rum between Muck and Eigg.

Richard Webb

Fascadale Bay

There were cattle grazing on the beach. All the houses at Fascadale are now holiday homes owned by Ardnamurchan Estates and all were occupied this Easter weekend. Eigg in the distance.

Calum McRoberts

Previously worked ground, Fascadale

There is evidence of lazy beds here. This hill gives easy walking on mainly short grass.

Calum McRoberts

The eastern view of Lochan Dubh

Frankly, the lochan was a bit of a disappointment. After a prolonged dry spell, it was little more than a boggy marsh; no doubt it's a bit more like a proper lochan in normal West Highland weather.

Richard Law

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Rubha Aird na Cruaich is located at Grid Ref: NM5070 (Lat: 56.76296, Lng: -6.0890967)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands