Na Rubhachan Donna

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Argyllshire

Scotland

Na Rubhachan Donna

Corryvreckan, north of Jura An area of turbulence with, behind it, a dead-flat area of sea. Photo taken mid afternoon. I think the tide was listed as 4.0 that day. — Corryvreckan, north of Jura Credit: Patrick Hamilton

Na Rubhachan Donna is a prominent headland located in Argyllshire, Scotland. Situated on the west coast of the country, it is known for its majestic beauty and striking coastal features. The name "Na Rubhachan Donna" translates to "The Black Promontories" in English, referencing the dark cliffs that characterize the area.

This headland is nestled between two picturesque bays, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Its rugged cliffs, composed of volcanic rocks and sedimentary layers, are a testament to the area's geological history. The cliffs rise dramatically from the sea, reaching heights of up to 200 feet in some places, creating an awe-inspiring sight for visitors.

Na Rubhachan Donna is renowned for its diverse wildlife and natural habitats. The headland is home to a wide array of bird species, including gannets, puffins, and guillemots, making it a popular destination for birdwatching enthusiasts. The surrounding waters are also rich in marine life, with seals often seen basking on the rocks or swimming in the nearby coves.

Accessible via a network of walking trails, Na Rubhachan Donna offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and photography. The headland's rugged terrain and coastal vistas provide ample opportunities for exploration and appreciation of Scotland's natural beauty.

Overall, Na Rubhachan Donna is a stunning coastal feature and headland in Argyllshire, attracting visitors from near and far with its rugged cliffs, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

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Na Rubhachan Donna Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.147989/-5.7207627 or Grid Reference NM6801. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Corryvreckan, north of Jura

An area of turbulence with, behind it, a dead-flat area of sea. Photo taken mid afternoon. I think the tide was listed as 4.0 that day.

Patrick Hamilton

Gulf of Corryvreckan

Andrew Curtis

Bagh Gleann nam Muc

The Bay of the Pig's Glen at the NW tip of Jura along with Eilean Mor and Eilean Beag, seen from An Cruachan.

Jim Barton

Above Creag an t-SeÃ²il

Chris Wimbush

Beach below An Cruachan

Chris Wimbush

Gulf of Corryvreckan

Looking over the gulf in the direction of Scarba from the northern tip of Jura.

Steve Partridge

Towards ruin below Cruach Eoghainn

Chris Wimbush

Gleann nam Muc towards ruin

Chris Wimbush

Natural arch at Glentrosdale Bay

The west coast of Jura abounds with raised coastal features.

Alan Reid

Eilean Beag from Corryvreckan

Was this the small island (what Eilean Beag means..) that George Orwell ended up stranded on with his son after getting into difficulties with the Corryvreckan whirlpool??? If not this then presumably the nearby Eilean Mòr (Big Island)

Phillip Williams

Eilean Beag with Jura beyond

Islet hardly distinguishable from Jura.

Phillip Williams

Eilean MÃ²r from Corryvreckan

From deck of the PS Waverley at slack tide: Well, you wouldn't want to go over Corryvreckan in a 1946-built steam powered paddle-steamer when the whirlpool is at its worst.

Phillip Williams

Guano-topped outlier of Eilean MÃ²r

Small bit of rock favour by sea-birds, evidently, separated at high-tide from the rest of Eilean Mòr

Phillip Williams

Eilean MÃ²r with Jura beyond

Glentrosdale Bay is the other side of Eilean Mòr. Bit washed-out as taken into sun bouncing off sea

Phillip Williams

The Corryvreckan Whirlpool

This whirlpool effect is caused by the squeezing of the tide though the narrow Gulf of Corryvreckan between Jura and Scarba, over humps and holes in the reef, including a rock pinnacle that rises to 29m from the surface of the sea. This was taken from a small boat that sailed from Easdale.

Walter Baxter

Uamh Camas nam Bairneach on Scarba

This gully with a burn running down into the Camas nan Bairneach on the south side of Scarba was viewed from a small boat in the Gulf of Corryvreckan.

Walter Baxter