Creagan a' Chaolais Bhàin

Island in Argyllshire

Scotland

Creagan a' Chaolais Bhàin

McNeil's Bay, Gunna
McNeil's Bay, Gunna Credit: Graham Taylor

Creagan a' Chaolais Bhàin, also known as the White Sound Rocks, is a small island located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It lies off the west coast of the mainland, in the Sound of Mull. The island is known for its stunning natural beauty and rich biodiversity.

Covering an area of approximately 20 acres, Creagan a' Chaolais Bhàin is characterized by its rocky terrain and dramatic cliffs that rise up to 100 feet above sea level. The island is surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise waters, providing a picturesque view for visitors.

The island is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. It boasts a variety of wildflowers and grasses, as well as nesting seabirds such as guillemots, razorbills, and puffins. The surrounding waters are teeming with marine life, including seals, dolphins, and a wide variety of fish.

Access to Creagan a' Chaolais Bhàin is primarily by boat, and there are no permanent residents on the island. However, it is a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and photographers who are drawn to its untouched natural beauty.

Visitors to the island can enjoy activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and exploring the rocky shoreline. The island offers a peaceful and tranquil setting, allowing visitors to appreciate the stunning coastal landscapes and observe the abundant wildlife in their natural habitat.

Overall, Creagan a' Chaolais Bhàin is a hidden gem in Argyllshire, offering a unique and unforgettable experience for those who venture to its shores.

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Creagan a' Chaolais Bhàin Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.571152/-6.7057441 or Grid Reference NM1152. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

McNeil's Bay, Gunna
McNeil's Bay, Gunna
Gunna The 36m highpoint of the island at the west end.
Gunna
The 36m highpoint of the island at the west end.
Trig point at Calgary Point
Trig point at Calgary Point
Calgary Point Looking over to Gunna
Calgary Point
Looking over to Gunna
Rock outcrops near Calgary Point
Rock outcrops near Calgary Point
The machair in bloom at Traigh Halum
The machair in bloom at Traigh Halum
Rocky inlet at Traigh Halum Bloody cranesbill, daisies and buttercups in bloom in the machair.
Rocky inlet at Traigh Halum
Bloody cranesbill, daisies and buttercups in bloom in the machair.
Weedy tide-pool near Calgary Point
Weedy tide-pool near Calgary Point
Exposed rock at Calgary Point The hills of Rum just visible in the distance.
Exposed rock at Calgary Point
The hills of Rum just visible in the distance.
The trig at Calgary Point The hills of Rum visible in the distance.
The trig at Calgary Point
The hills of Rum visible in the distance.
Calgary Point Looking over to the island of Gunna and, beyond that, Tiree.
Calgary Point
Looking over to the island of Gunna and, beyond that, Tiree.
Bloody cranesbill and dunes at Traigh nan Siolag Tiree in the distance.
Bloody cranesbill and dunes at Traigh nan Siolag
Tiree in the distance.
Lochan a' Chuirn
Lochan a' Chuirn
Well at Coales House Known by this name on the OS 50,000 mapping, but named "Walkers Cottage" on the 25,000 version.  This well has what appears to be a pump and waterpipe emerging so is not merely decorative.  Caoles House appears to be derelict.
Well at Coales House
Known by this name on the OS 50,000 mapping, but named "Walkers Cottage" on the 25,000 version. This well has what appears to be a pump and waterpipe emerging so is not merely decorative. Caoles House appears to be derelict.
Caoles House (aka Walkers Cottage) Seen over the machair in full bloom.
Caoles House (aka Walkers Cottage)
Seen over the machair in full bloom.
Burial ground at Crossapol According to "Guide to Coll" by Betty MacDougall, high tides wrought such havoc on this graveyard that it could no longer be used.
Burial ground at Crossapol
According to "Guide to Coll" by Betty MacDougall, high tides wrought such havoc on this graveyard that it could no longer be used.
View Towards Gunna A view towards Gunna from Calgary Point.
View Towards Gunna
A view towards Gunna from Calgary Point.
Calgary Point Trig A view towards Calgary Point trig and across to Gunna
Calgary Point Trig
A view towards Calgary Point trig and across to Gunna
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Creagan a' Chaolais Bhàin is located at Grid Ref: NM1152 (Lat: 56.571152, Lng: -6.7057441)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

What 3 Words

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Caolas Ban
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