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Eilean Dubh

Island in Argyllshire

Scotland

Eilean Dubh

Rinn Thorbhais By following the sheep tracks you can just make it into the grid square, and then you reach a very bracing location. Well on windy day like this it is. The sheep line on the rocks above looking on interestedly!
Rinn Thorbhais Credit: Roger McLachlan

Eilean Dubh is a small island located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is situated in Loch Craignish, a sea loch on the western coast of Scotland. The island is known for its rugged and rocky terrain, with steep cliffs and rocky shores surrounding the island. The landscape is characterized by heather-covered hills and rocky outcrops, providing a habitat for a variety of wildlife.

Eilean Dubh is uninhabited and is primarily used for grazing sheep and other livestock. The island is accessible by boat, with a small jetty on the eastern side of the island providing a landing point for visitors. The island offers stunning views of the surrounding coastline and is a popular spot for birdwatching and wildlife photography.

The island has a rich history, with evidence of ancient settlements and ruins scattered across the landscape. The remains of a small chapel can still be seen on the island, dating back to the medieval period. Eilean Dubh is a peaceful and remote island, offering a glimpse into the wild and untamed beauty of the Scottish coast.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.46264/-6.9763114 or Grid Reference NL9341. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rinn Thorbhais By following the sheep tracks you can just make it into the grid square, and then you reach a very bracing location. Well on windy day like this it is. The sheep line on the rocks above looking on interestedly!
Rinn Thorbhais
By following the sheep tracks you can just make it into the grid square, and then you reach a very bracing location. Well on windy day like this it is. The sheep line on the rocks above looking on interestedly!
Grassy Dunes In the centre of an extensive area of sand dunes. Carnan Mor in the background with the radar station just visible. From a print, date approximate.
Grassy Dunes
In the centre of an extensive area of sand dunes. Carnan Mor in the background with the radar station just visible. From a print, date approximate.
Tràigh Bhì View towards Beinn Ceann a' Mhara
Tràigh Bhì
View towards Beinn Ceann a' Mhara
Tràigh Bhì A celebrated beach on the south west corner of Tiree.
Tràigh Bhì
A celebrated beach on the south west corner of Tiree.
Tràigh Bhì A celebrated beach on the south west corner of Tiree.
Tràigh Bhì
A celebrated beach on the south west corner of Tiree.
Fence above Tràigh nan Gilean Grazings on Beinn Ceann a' Mhara.
Fence above Tràigh nan Gilean
Grazings on Beinn Ceann a' Mhara.
Dunes, Barrapol A big area of cattle grazed sand dunes, southwest Tiree.
Dunes, Barrapol
A big area of cattle grazed sand dunes, southwest Tiree.
Gate, Tràigh nan Gilean A way through the barbed wire cattle fences. From here it is an easy walk over to Tràigh Bhì.
Gate, Tràigh nan Gilean
A way through the barbed wire cattle fences. From here it is an easy walk over to Tràigh Bhì.
Tràigh nan Gilean
Tràigh nan Gilean
Beinn Ceann a' Mhara The hilly southwest corner of Tiree.
Beinn Ceann a' Mhara
The hilly southwest corner of Tiree.
Tràigh nan Gilean, Tiree
Tràigh nan Gilean, Tiree
Tràigh nan Gilean, Tiree
Tràigh nan Gilean, Tiree
Gate, Barrapol A track from Tràigh nan Gilean.
Gate, Barrapol
A track from Tràigh nan Gilean.
Dunes, Barrapol Grass showing stress from a prolonged dry spell
Dunes, Barrapol
Grass showing stress from a prolonged dry spell
Ruin by Loch a' Phuill
Ruin by Loch a' Phuill
Ruin by Loch a' Phuill View over the loch towards the Golf Ball (Càrnan Mòr air traffic control radar)
Ruin by Loch a' Phuill
View over the loch towards the Golf Ball (Càrnan Mòr air traffic control radar)
Machair, Loch a' Phuill Rich grazing with a good wader population: Lapwing, Oystercatcher, Redshank
Machair, Loch a' Phuill
Rich grazing with a good wader population: Lapwing, Oystercatcher, Redshank
Machair, Sandaig West side of Tiree.
Machair, Sandaig
West side of Tiree.
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Eilean Dubh is located at Grid Ref: NL9341 (Lat: 56.46264, Lng: -6.9763114)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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Mullach Mòr Tràigh nan Gilean Port Bharrapol Cist' an Aird Mhòir Na Gilean Sloc na Reidh-sgeire

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Located within 500m of 56.46264,-6.9763114
Natural: cave_entrance
Lat/Long: 56.4601185/-6.9788354
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Natural: cave_entrance
Lat/Long: 56.4618928/-6.977973
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Man Made: cairn
Material: stone
Lat/Long: 56.4584825/-6.9789333
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