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Sgeirean an Dùin Mhòir Rocks

Island in Argyllshire

Scotland

Sgeirean an Dùin Mhòir Rocks

Cill Eathain The site near Killeyan lies on a natural terrace on the south bank of Abhainn Ghil. The roughly circular site enclosed by low turfed stony mounds contains the ruin of a medieval chapel.
Cill Eathain Credit: Mary and Angus Hogg

Sgeirean an Dùin Mhòir Rocks, located in Argyllshire, is a collection of stunning rocky islets situated off the west coast of Scotland. These islets are part of the Inner Hebrides and are specifically located in the Sound of Mull, near the Isle of Mull.

The Sgeirean an Dùin Mhòir Rocks are known for their unique geological formations, which have been shaped by centuries of erosion from the powerful waves of the North Atlantic Ocean. The rocks vary in size, some reaching up to 20 meters in height, and are composed mainly of ancient volcanic rocks.

The area is a haven for seabirds, providing them with nesting sites and ample feeding opportunities. Numerous species can be found here, including puffins, razorbills, guillemots, and kittiwakes, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

The rocks are also home to a diverse marine ecosystem, with seals and otters frequently seen in the surrounding waters. The crystal-clear waters around the Sgeirean an Dùin Mhòir Rocks offer excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving, allowing visitors to explore the rich underwater world filled with colorful marine life.

Access to the Sgeirean an Dùin Mhòir Rocks is primarily by boat, with tours available from nearby towns such as Tobermory or Oban. The area is protected and designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, ensuring the preservation of its unique geological and ecological features.

Visitors to Sgeirean an Dùin Mhòir Rocks can expect to be immersed in a stunning natural landscape, with rugged cliffs, impressive rock formations, and an abundance of wildlife, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

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Sgeirean an Dùin Mhòir Rocks Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.621005/-6.3330504 or Grid Reference NR2744. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cill Eathain The site near Killeyan lies on a natural terrace on the south bank of Abhainn Ghil. The roughly circular site enclosed by low turfed stony mounds contains the ruin of a medieval chapel.
Cill Eathain
The site near Killeyan lies on a natural terrace on the south bank of Abhainn Ghil. The roughly circular site enclosed by low turfed stony mounds contains the ruin of a medieval chapel.
Cill Eathain Chapel Site The site near Killeyan lies on a natural terrace on the south bank of Abhainn Ghil. The roughly circular site enclosed by low turfed stony mounds contains the ruin of a medieval chapel. It may also have been used as a burial ground. The Explorer Map shows it as a chapel and uses two small circles to indicate its location. There’s another collection of stones nearby which might be related to Cill Eathain.
Cill Eathain Chapel Site
The site near Killeyan lies on a natural terrace on the south bank of Abhainn Ghil. The roughly circular site enclosed by low turfed stony mounds contains the ruin of a medieval chapel. It may also have been used as a burial ground. The Explorer Map shows it as a chapel and uses two small circles to indicate its location. There’s another collection of stones nearby which might be related to Cill Eathain.
At Cill Eathain The site near Killeyan lies on a natural terrace on the south bank of Abhainn Ghil. The roughly circular site enclosed by low turfed stony mounds contains the ruin of a medieval chapel from the 8th century. It may also have been used as a burial ground. The Explorer Map shows it as a chapel and uses two small circles to indicate its location. Moorland sites like this are not always easy to find.
At Cill Eathain
The site near Killeyan lies on a natural terrace on the south bank of Abhainn Ghil. The roughly circular site enclosed by low turfed stony mounds contains the ruin of a medieval chapel from the 8th century. It may also have been used as a burial ground. The Explorer Map shows it as a chapel and uses two small circles to indicate its location. Moorland sites like this are not always easy to find.
Leacann Ruin The abandoned farm building at Leacann near Lower Killeyan.
Leacann Ruin
The abandoned farm building at Leacann near Lower Killeyan.
Killeyan Coastal View Looking over the moorland at Lower Killeyan towards its spectacular rocky coast.
Killeyan Coastal View
Looking over the moorland at Lower Killeyan towards its spectacular rocky coast.
From The Cairn Site At Lower Killeyan The rocky shore at Lower Killeyan viewed from a potentially interesting collection of stones on the moorland. The pile of stones could be a cairn related to the 8th century Cill Eathain chapel site nearby.
From The Cairn Site At Lower Killeyan
The rocky shore at Lower Killeyan viewed from a potentially interesting collection of stones on the moorland. The pile of stones could be a cairn related to the 8th century Cill Eathain chapel site nearby.
Moorland Cairn At Lower Killeyan This collection of stones lies near the medieval chapel site of Cill Eathain - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6151273">NR2743 : Cill Eathain Chapel Site</a> It's not possible to tell if the two sites are related to each other.
Moorland Cairn At Lower Killeyan
This collection of stones lies near the medieval chapel site of Cill Eathain - see NR2743 : Cill Eathain Chapel Site It's not possible to tell if the two sites are related to each other.
At Lower Killeyan Visitors are asked to park here as space further on is very limited. The name Killeyan has been Anglicised from the Gaelic Cill Eathain, which refers to a medieval chapel and a burial ground - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6151286">NR2743 : At Cill Eathain</a>
At Lower Killeyan
Visitors are asked to park here as space further on is very limited. The name Killeyan has been Anglicised from the Gaelic Cill Eathain, which refers to a medieval chapel and a burial ground - see NR2743 : At Cill Eathain
Hut Circle in Glen Astle, Islay Quite difficult to see unless taken from the air.
Hut Circle in Glen Astle, Islay
Quite difficult to see unless taken from the air.
Part of the Hut Circle in Glen Astle, Islay
Part of the Hut Circle in Glen Astle, Islay
Lower Glenastle, Islay There are many ruined villages and buildings on the Oa peninsula in south-west Islay. The population of this part of the island in 1830 was around 1500 - there's probably about a tenth of that number now! It is a very poignant experience to wander round this lonely, but beautiful, peninsula and think of times past and yet see the current living world all around which hasn't changed for centuries.
Lower Glenastle, Islay
There are many ruined villages and buildings on the Oa peninsula in south-west Islay. The population of this part of the island in 1830 was around 1500 - there's probably about a tenth of that number now! It is a very poignant experience to wander round this lonely, but beautiful, peninsula and think of times past and yet see the current living world all around which hasn't changed for centuries.
Watermill, Glenastle, Islay There are many ruined villages and buildings on the Oa peninsula in south-west Islay. The population of this part of the island in 1830 was around 1500 - there's probably about a tenth of that number now! It is a very poignant experience to wander round this lonely, but beautiful, peninsula and think of times past and yet see the current living world all around which hasn't changed for centuries.
Watermill, Glenastle, Islay
There are many ruined villages and buildings on the Oa peninsula in south-west Islay. The population of this part of the island in 1830 was around 1500 - there's probably about a tenth of that number now! It is a very poignant experience to wander round this lonely, but beautiful, peninsula and think of times past and yet see the current living world all around which hasn't changed for centuries.
Giol Farm, The Oa, Islay
Giol Farm, The Oa, Islay
Field near Giol Farm, The Oa, Islay
Field near Giol Farm, The Oa, Islay
Ruin near Giol Farm, Islay
Ruin near Giol Farm, Islay
Alt Traighe Leacail A tiny burn running down to a beach on the Oa peninsula, Islay
Alt Traighe Leacail
A tiny burn running down to a beach on the Oa peninsula, Islay
Dun Mor Ghil, The Oa, Islay An ancient fort on the Oa peninsula, Islay
Dun Mor Ghil, The Oa, Islay
An ancient fort on the Oa peninsula, Islay
Abhainn Alt Astail The Astle River/Burn on the Oa Peninsula, Islay - where it drops into the sea.
Abhainn Alt Astail
The Astle River/Burn on the Oa Peninsula, Islay - where it drops into the sea.
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Sgeirean an Dùin Mhòir Rocks is located at Grid Ref: NR2744 (Lat: 55.621005, Lng: -6.3330504)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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