Baraillean Sail

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Argyllshire

Scotland

Baraillean Sail

Na Crogachan Ice-smoothed rocks at the northern tip of the Isle of Gigha. — Na Crogachan Credit: Anne Burgess

Baraillean Sail is a prominent headland located in Argyllshire, on the west coast of Scotland. This coastal feature is known for its rugged cliffs, panoramic views of the surrounding sea, and its rich biodiversity. The headland is characterized by its steep slopes and rocky terrain, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Baraillean Sail is home to a variety of seabirds, including gannets, puffins, and guillemots, making it a prime spot for birdwatching. The headland also offers stunning views of the surrounding coastline, with the Isle of Mull visible in the distance on clear days.

In addition to its natural beauty, Baraillean Sail has a rich history dating back to ancient times. The headland is believed to have been a site of human settlement for centuries, with evidence of ancient ruins and burial mounds found in the area.

Overall, Baraillean Sail is a must-visit destination for those looking to explore the rugged beauty of the Scottish coast and immerse themselves in its rich natural and cultural heritage.

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Baraillean Sail Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.713839/-5.7244879 or Grid Reference NR6652. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Na Crogachan

Ice-smoothed rocks at the northern tip of the Isle of Gigha.

Anne Burgess

Port Righ

A sandy cove at the north end of the Isle of Gigha. The name means King's Port, the same as the town of Portree on the Isle of Skye.

Anne Burgess

Cnoc nan Gobhar

Wet bracken on the slope of Cnoc nan Gobhar, near the north end of the Isle of Gigha.

Anne Burgess

Roadside Dyke

On a pleasant day it would be tempting to take a walk to the shore of Bàgh Rubha Ruaidh, of which there is just a glimpse over the top of the dyke.

Anne Burgess

Access Road in the Rain

You can tell how wet it is by the drops on the lens, and the drips on the gate. It looks as if the old buildings here have been replaced by a new house, named Balmore.

Anne Burgess

Carragh an Tarbert

A distinctive standing stone beside the road at Tarbert on the Isle of Gigha. It is also known as the Druids' Stone, and A Thom, author of 'The standing stones in Argyllshire' and 'Megalithic lunar observatories', considers it to be a lunar obervatory dating from the 1st millennium BC.

Anne Burgess

East Tarbert Bay

In the bay are an offshore fish farm. The ship seems to have been there for at least several days.

Anne Burgess

Looking over TrÃ igh BhÃ n

If the tide were not so high, the white sand that gives the beach its name would be visible here. The hummock is Cnoc Largie, in the next square.

Anne Burgess

Tarbert Farm

The farm houses and steading are set back a little from the road.

Anne Burgess

Mooring yacht at Bagh na Doirlinne

Johnny Durnan

Bagh na Doirlinne

Johnny Durnan

Kinerarach, Gigha

North Gighan farmstead

Steve Partridge

Bagh na Doirlinne and Bagh Rubha Ruaidh

Gigha. Panoramic shot of the twin beaches taken from Eilean Garbh with Doirlinne to the left and Rubha Ruaidh to the right.

Steve Partridge

Beach at East End of Bagh na Doirlinne

One of the many white sanded beaches of Gigha.

Steve Partridge

Black sheep in a rushy field

View from the main road at Kinerarach.

Rose and Trev Clough

Port Righ, Isle of Gigha

A small bay at the very north of the island.

Rose and Trev Clough

End of the track, northern tip of Gigha

This track is a continuation of the made-up road which runs the length of the island. The concrete structure at the end is the remains of a short-lived ferry slipway - see NR6654 : "Danger - Unstable Surface" .

Rose and Trev Clough