Rubha na Cloiche-muilinn

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Argyllshire

Scotland

Rubha na Cloiche-muilinn

Eilean nan Gabhar
Eilean nan Gabhar Credit: Alpin Stewart

Rubha na Cloiche-muilinn is a prominent headland located in Argyllshire, Scotland. Situated along the western coast of the country, this coastal feature offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. The name Rubha na Cloiche-muilinn translates to "Point of the Millstone" in English, which refers to a large millstone that can still be seen at the site.

This headland is characterized by its rugged cliffs, which rise dramatically from the sea, creating a striking visual spectacle. The cliffs are composed of ancient rocks, displaying layers of sedimentary formations that have been shaped by millions of years of geological processes. The headland is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including seabirds, such as kittiwakes and fulmars, that nest in the cliffs.

Rubha na Cloiche-muilinn offers visitors the opportunity to explore its natural beauty through various walking trails that lead to different viewpoints. These trails meander through grassy meadows, heathland, and rocky outcrops, providing a chance to observe the local wildlife and enjoy the tranquility of the coastal surroundings.

The headland is also of historical significance, as there are remnants of ancient settlements and structures dating back to prehistoric times. Archaeological excavations have unearthed artifacts, including pottery fragments and stone tools, indicating human activity in the area during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods.

Overall, Rubha na Cloiche-muilinn is a captivating coastal feature that showcases the raw beauty of Scotland's rugged coastline and offers a glimpse into its rich cultural and natural heritage.

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Rubha na Cloiche-muilinn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.827957/-5.9423356 or Grid Reference NR5366. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Eilean nan Gabhar
Eilean nan Gabhar
Cottage at Keils, Isle of Jura
Cottage at Keils, Isle of Jura
Communication masts at Craighouse, Isle of Jura
Communication masts at Craighouse, Isle of Jura
Rough grazing and woodland above Craighouse, Isle of Jura
Rough grazing and woodland above Craighouse, Isle of Jura
Loch a' Mhuilinn, Isle of Jura
Loch a' Mhuilinn, Isle of Jura
Boats off Jura Pier
Boats off Jura Pier
Eilean nan Gabhar from the end of Jura Pier
Eilean nan Gabhar from the end of Jura Pier
Business units at Craighouse, Isle of Jura
Business units at Craighouse, Isle of Jura
Standing stone, Craighouse
Standing stone, Craighouse
Jura Distillery, Craighouse
Jura Distillery, Craighouse
Bridge, Craighouse
Bridge, Craighouse
Tall Ship Tall ship Thalassa arrives in Jura on a sailing and whisky tasting tour of the west coast of Scotland.
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Tall Ship
Tall ship Thalassa arrives in Jura on a sailing and whisky tasting tour of the west coast of Scotland. LinkExternal link
Looking to Craighouse Looking across Port na Callich from the rocky headland of Rubha na Caillich to Craighouse and the Paps of Jura as the tall ship Thalassa arrives in port.
Looking to Craighouse
Looking across Port na Callich from the rocky headland of Rubha na Caillich to Craighouse and the Paps of Jura as the tall ship Thalassa arrives in port.
Jura Joy Idyllic evening in Craighouse as a tall ship moors at the same time as a magnificent rainbow appears behind.
Jura Joy
Idyllic evening in Craighouse as a tall ship moors at the same time as a magnificent rainbow appears behind.
Rainbow Reflected Rainbow over Small Isles Bay on a balmy spring evening.
Rainbow Reflected
Rainbow over Small Isles Bay on a balmy spring evening.
Craighouse: Jura Community Shop and post office The village store at Craighouse has been revamped since I was here in 2008 (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/915872">NR5267 : Craighouse: Jura Stores/post office and postbox № PA60 3</a>).

The building has been modernised; the entrance now adjoins the road rather than the harbour; and the postbox and phone box have been separated. The telephone box no longer contains a phone so it is merely a cosmetic feature, but a public payphone is in the little covered path to the porch.

The shop has been much modernised inside too.

A post office on Jura was initially established on 16 December 1811, located several miles north of here at Lagg. The branch was named Jura then but was renamed Lagg in 1868 before the island's second office, here at Craighouse, was opened on 1 December 1876.

The office at Lagg closed on 1 August 1963 but in the meantime, a third office, further north at Inverlussa, was opened on 1 July 1947. When the Inverlussa branch closed on 1 October 1984, the Craighouse office became and remains the island's only post office. 

Currently, it is open from 9am to 1pm Monday to Saturday.
Craighouse: Jura Community Shop and post office
The village store at Craighouse has been revamped since I was here in 2008 (NR5267 : Craighouse: Jura Stores/post office and postbox № PA60 3). The building has been modernised; the entrance now adjoins the road rather than the harbour; and the postbox and phone box have been separated. The telephone box no longer contains a phone so it is merely a cosmetic feature, but a public payphone is in the little covered path to the porch. The shop has been much modernised inside too. A post office on Jura was initially established on 16 December 1811, located several miles north of here at Lagg. The branch was named Jura then but was renamed Lagg in 1868 before the island's second office, here at Craighouse, was opened on 1 December 1876. The office at Lagg closed on 1 August 1963 but in the meantime, a third office, further north at Inverlussa, was opened on 1 July 1947. When the Inverlussa branch closed on 1 October 1984, the Craighouse office became and remains the island's only post office. Currently, it is open from 9am to 1pm Monday to Saturday.
The Jura coast road at the north end of Craighouse
The Jura coast road at the north end of Craighouse
Craighouse on Jura This is one of the larger settlements on Jura.  The island has no large villages, small hamlets are about the largest centres of population.  The island has many times more deer than people.
Craighouse on Jura
This is one of the larger settlements on Jura. The island has no large villages, small hamlets are about the largest centres of population. The island has many times more deer than people.
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Rubha na Cloiche-muilinn is located at Grid Ref: NR5366 (Lat: 55.827957, Lng: -5.9423356)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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Lat/Long: 55.82596/-5.9396811
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