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An Caibh

Island in Argyllshire

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An Caibh

Lunga (Treshnish Isles) from Arinagour, Coll Looking due south from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7238968">NM2257 : Coll - Arinagour - Coll Hotel gardens</a> over Arinagour's harbour to Lunga, the largest of the Treshnish Isles. The green starboard buoy seen in mid distance is at NM23075566 (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3924955">NM2355 : Bogha Mor and marker buoy</a> for a close view).
Lunga (Treshnish Isles) from Arinagour, Coll Credit: Rob Farrow

An Caibh, also known as The Cobb, is a small island located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The island is situated in the Sound of Jura, near the western coast of Scotland. It covers an area of approximately 0.5 square kilometers and is surrounded by stunning natural beauty.

An Caibh is largely uninhabited, with no permanent residents. However, it attracts visitors who are enchanted by its rugged landscape and tranquility. The island is known for its rocky shores, which are home to a diverse range of marine life, including seals, otters, and various seabirds.

The island's highest point, known as The Paps, offers panoramic views of the surrounding area, including the neighboring islands and the mainland. The Paps are a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts seeking adventure and breathtaking vistas.

An Caibh is also rich in history and folklore. It is said to have been inhabited by early Christian monks who sought solitude on the island. Ruins of an old chapel can still be found, adding to the island's mystique.

Access to An Caibh is possible by boat or ferry from nearby towns such as Tayvallich or Crinan. Visitors are advised to bring their own supplies, as there are no amenities or services available on the island.

Overall, An Caibh is a hidden gem in Argyllshire, offering a unique and untouched experience for those seeking solace in nature's embrace.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.481565/-6.4349359 or Grid Reference NM2740. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lunga (Treshnish Isles) from Arinagour, Coll Looking due south from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7238968">NM2257 : Coll - Arinagour - Coll Hotel gardens</a> over Arinagour's harbour to Lunga, the largest of the Treshnish Isles. The green starboard buoy seen in mid distance is at NM23075566 (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3924955">NM2355 : Bogha Mor and marker buoy</a> for a close view).
Lunga (Treshnish Isles) from Arinagour, Coll
Looking due south from NM2257 : Coll - Arinagour - Coll Hotel gardens over Arinagour's harbour to Lunga, the largest of the Treshnish Isles. The green starboard buoy seen in mid distance is at NM23075566 (see NM2355 : Bogha Mor and marker buoy for a close view).
Cruachan, the summit of Lunga, Treshnish Isles We are looking just east of north. On the left is Sgeir a' Chaisteil and smaller islands, and the largest, flat-looking island is Fladda in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NM2943">NM2943</a>. More distant are part of west Mull, and Ardnamurchan Point.
Cruachan, the summit of Lunga, Treshnish Isles
We are looking just east of north. On the left is Sgeir a' Chaisteil and smaller islands, and the largest, flat-looking island is Fladda in NM2943. More distant are part of west Mull, and Ardnamurchan Point.
'Hoy Lass' at a landing place on Lunga, Treshnish Isles The 'Hoy Lass' operated by Turus Mara at a place where they disemark and embark passengers on Lunga. Treshnish Isles are an SSSI, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://sitelink.nature.scot/site/1562" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://sitelink.nature.scot/site/1562">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
'Hoy Lass' at a landing place on Lunga, Treshnish Isles
The 'Hoy Lass' operated by Turus Mara at a place where they disemark and embark passengers on Lunga. Treshnish Isles are an SSSI, see LinkExternal link
Treshnish Islands, Lunga Of volcanic origin, the island of Lunga is the largest of the Treshnish Isles in the Inner Hebrides. During the summer, tourist boats visit Lunga; the main attraction is the many thousands of breeding puffins as well as the abundant plant life for which it has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. One such boat, operated by the Staffa Tours company can be seen moored at the southern end of the Island in this photograph.
Treshnish Islands, Lunga
Of volcanic origin, the island of Lunga is the largest of the Treshnish Isles in the Inner Hebrides. During the summer, tourist boats visit Lunga; the main attraction is the many thousands of breeding puffins as well as the abundant plant life for which it has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. One such boat, operated by the Staffa Tours company can be seen moored at the southern end of the Island in this photograph.
Lunga landing There is no permanent pier on Lunga. The boatman has a temporary floating pier that is pushed against the shore between the boat and the rocks. Depending on the state of the tide you may have to scramble across slippery, rounded seaweed covered rocks to get to the shore proper.
Lunga landing
There is no permanent pier on Lunga. The boatman has a temporary floating pier that is pushed against the shore between the boat and the rocks. Depending on the state of the tide you may have to scramble across slippery, rounded seaweed covered rocks to get to the shore proper.
Puffin on Lunga One of very many Puffin that nest in burrows on Lunga. If you sit still they will approach you getting well within arms reach. This is a really exciting experience.
Puffin on Lunga
One of very many Puffin that nest in burrows on Lunga. If you sit still they will approach you getting well within arms reach. This is a really exciting experience.
The wildlife of Lunga This cliff is crowded with Razorbills and Guillemot all trying to find a small space in which to lay their eggs. We came here two years ago just one week earlier and the only birds on the island were the Puffin and a few Shag. The Razorbills etc. had not arrived to start nesting.
The wildlife of Lunga
This cliff is crowded with Razorbills and Guillemot all trying to find a small space in which to lay their eggs. We came here two years ago just one week earlier and the only birds on the island were the Puffin and a few Shag. The Razorbills etc. had not arrived to start nesting.
Coming in to Land - Harp Rock, Lunga There is a huge colony of guillemots (Uria aalge) and razorbills (Alca torda) nesting on Harp Rock off the western coast of the island of Lunga, the largest of the Treshnish Islands. Amongst these two species are also a number of puffins, although they generally prefer the grassier slopes of the main island. There were also a variety of gulls about. Here a guillemot (I think) is coming in to land on the edge of this rock. The guillemots are slightly slenderer than the razorbills and have pointier bills. The razorbills have a distinctive diagonal stripe towards the tip of their bills as can be seen on the bird at bottom right.
Coming in to Land - Harp Rock, Lunga
There is a huge colony of guillemots (Uria aalge) and razorbills (Alca torda) nesting on Harp Rock off the western coast of the island of Lunga, the largest of the Treshnish Islands. Amongst these two species are also a number of puffins, although they generally prefer the grassier slopes of the main island. There were also a variety of gulls about. Here a guillemot (I think) is coming in to land on the edge of this rock. The guillemots are slightly slenderer than the razorbills and have pointier bills. The razorbills have a distinctive diagonal stripe towards the tip of their bills as can be seen on the bird at bottom right.
A guillemot takes flight One of the thousands of guillemots (Uria aalge) nesting on Harp Rock, Lunga Island, takes flight on a mission to catch fish (mainly sand eels). See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5834320">NM2742 : Coming in to Land - Harp Rock, Lunga</a> for more information.
A guillemot takes flight
One of the thousands of guillemots (Uria aalge) nesting on Harp Rock, Lunga Island, takes flight on a mission to catch fish (mainly sand eels). See also NM2742 : Coming in to Land - Harp Rock, Lunga for more information.
Puffin (Fratercula arctica) on Lunga (1) A head-on view of one of the very trusting - and photogenic - puffins that nest in their hundreds (probably thousands) on the little island of Lunga in the Treshnish Isles off Mull. The puffin (Fratercula arctica) shares the island with many other seabirds, in particular guillemots and razorbills which nest in their thousands on the nearby Harp Rock.
Puffin (Fratercula arctica) on Lunga (1)
A head-on view of one of the very trusting - and photogenic - puffins that nest in their hundreds (probably thousands) on the little island of Lunga in the Treshnish Isles off Mull. The puffin (Fratercula arctica) shares the island with many other seabirds, in particular guillemots and razorbills which nest in their thousands on the nearby Harp Rock.
Puffin (Fratercula arctica) on Lunga (2) The puffins on Lunga obligingly waddled about allowing shots from every angle - here the glossy black plumage of its back is seen along with its head in profile.
Puffin (Fratercula arctica) on Lunga (2)
The puffins on Lunga obligingly waddled about allowing shots from every angle - here the glossy black plumage of its back is seen along with its head in profile.
Puffin (Fratercula arctica) on Lunga (3) A side view of one of the many photogenic little puffins on Lunga.
Puffin (Fratercula arctica) on Lunga (3)
A side view of one of the many photogenic little puffins on Lunga.
Puffin (Fratercula arctica) on Lunga (4) This puffin is resting on a ledge on the offshore "Harp Rock" just off the cost of Lunga the largest of the Treshnish Isles.
Puffin (Fratercula arctica) on Lunga (4)
This puffin is resting on a ledge on the offshore "Harp Rock" just off the cost of Lunga the largest of the Treshnish Isles.
Razorbill (Alca torda) on Lunga There are thousands of both razorbills (Alca torda) and guillemots (Uria aalge) on Lunga; most are on the slightly offshore Harp Rock, but a few such as this one were sharing the grassy sides of the main island with the puffins. The razorbill and guillemot are quite similar, though the former has a thicker bill with a distinctive diagonal white streak towards its tip.
Razorbill (Alca torda) on Lunga
There are thousands of both razorbills (Alca torda) and guillemots (Uria aalge) on Lunga; most are on the slightly offshore Harp Rock, but a few such as this one were sharing the grassy sides of the main island with the puffins. The razorbill and guillemot are quite similar, though the former has a thicker bill with a distinctive diagonal white streak towards its tip.
Two razorbills (Alca torda) on Lunga These two razorbills (Alca torda) on Lunga were away from the main colony which was on nearby Harp Rock. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5834419">NM2742 : Razorbill (Alca torda) on Lunga</a> for more information.
Two razorbills (Alca torda) on Lunga
These two razorbills (Alca torda) on Lunga were away from the main colony which was on nearby Harp Rock. See NM2742 : Razorbill (Alca torda) on Lunga for more information.
Nesting shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) on Lunga A shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) seen on its nest in a cleft of the rocks beside the path that leads from the north of the island to Harp Rock.
Nesting shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) on Lunga
A shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) seen on its nest in a cleft of the rocks beside the path that leads from the north of the island to Harp Rock.
Guillemots (Uria aalge) on Harp Rock, Lunga There were literally thousands of seabirds, mostly guillemots and razorbills massed on Harp Rock just off the coast of the largest of the Treshnish islands, Lunga - these are themselves off the coast of the Isle of Mull (off the coast of Scotland!). All the birds seen here are guillemots (Uria aalge) as far as I can see. The guillemot is also known as the "common murre" or the "slender billed murre" Note that the bird bottom left has a white circle around its eye and a streak of white leading from it. This is a "bridled guillemot" - a "morph" (not a subspecies) of the same bird.
Guillemots (Uria aalge) on Harp Rock, Lunga
There were literally thousands of seabirds, mostly guillemots and razorbills massed on Harp Rock just off the coast of the largest of the Treshnish islands, Lunga - these are themselves off the coast of the Isle of Mull (off the coast of Scotland!). All the birds seen here are guillemots (Uria aalge) as far as I can see. The guillemot is also known as the "common murre" or the "slender billed murre" Note that the bird bottom left has a white circle around its eye and a streak of white leading from it. This is a "bridled guillemot" - a "morph" (not a subspecies) of the same bird.
Lunga - western coast of southern tip Lunga lies in a roughly NE/SW direction in the middle of the small archipelago of the Treshnish Isles off the western coast of the Isle of Mull. This view is from the slopes of its central hill, Cruachan, looking along the NW facing coast of its southern end, which is much flatter than the rest of the island.
Lunga - western coast of southern tip
Lunga lies in a roughly NE/SW direction in the middle of the small archipelago of the Treshnish Isles off the western coast of the Isle of Mull. This view is from the slopes of its central hill, Cruachan, looking along the NW facing coast of its southern end, which is much flatter than the rest of the island.
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An Caibh is located at Grid Ref: NM2740 (Lat: 56.481565, Lng: -6.4349359)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

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