Am Fiasganach

Island in Argyllshire

Scotland

Am Fiasganach

Eilean Chormaic, Port Uisken Credit: Steven Brown

Am Fiasganach is a small island located in Argyllshire, Scotland. Situated off the western coast of the mainland, it is part of the Inner Hebrides archipelago. With a total area of approximately 2 square kilometers, the island boasts a rugged and picturesque landscape that is characteristic of the region.

The terrain of Am Fiasganach is predominantly hilly, with rocky cliffs and a few small beaches dotting its coastline. The island is covered in lush green vegetation, including heather, grasses, and shrubs, which provide a habitat for various species of birds and wildlife. The surrounding waters are teeming with marine life, making it a popular spot for fishing and diving enthusiasts.

Am Fiasganach has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back thousands of years. Ancient ruins and standing stones can be found scattered across the island, offering a glimpse into its past. Today, the island is uninhabited, with no permanent residents. However, it attracts visitors who seek tranquility and solitude amidst its unspoiled natural beauty.

Access to Am Fiasganach is primarily by boat, with regular ferry services operating from nearby ports. The island offers limited amenities, so visitors are advised to come prepared with supplies. Walking and hiking are popular activities, with several trails providing breathtaking views of the surrounding islands and the Atlantic Ocean.

In summary, Am Fiasganach is a remote and idyllic island in Argyllshire, Scotland. Its rugged terrain, rich history, and unspoiled natural beauty make it a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Am Fiasganach Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.286928/-6.2012854 or Grid Reference NM4018. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Eilean Chormaic, Port Uisken

Steven Brown

Beach at Uisken

Steven Brown

Near the road end at Uisken

Steven Brown

Dun a' Gheird, Mull

The name is probably a corruption of Dun nan Geard (Fort of the Guard). It is a well-preserved galleried dun with spectacular views west across the south coast of the Ross of Mull and south to Colonsay, Islay and Jura. At the time of our visit, however, we could only imagine such views! For more information, visit Link

Becky Williamson

View south-west from Dun a' Gheird, Mull

The south coast of the Ross of Mull is dotted with rocky islets and many attractive beaches, like this one.

Becky Williamson

Looking east from Garbh Eilean

One of many beautiful and undisturbed beaches on the Ross of Mull

Douglas Kinnaird

Loch Assapol from Scoor House

The sunset from behind Scoor House, looking NW across the fields to Loch Assapol with the Treshnish Islands beyond.

Shirley Grant

Garbh Eilean and Kilvickeon Beach, Mull

Garbh Eilean is a tidal island on a beautiful beach. The grid line runs right down the middle of Garbh Eilean, so the left-hand side as seen here is actually in NM4118. The islands of Jura and Islay are visible on the horizon.

Elizabeth Veitch

Kilvickeon Beach, Isle of Mull

This is the beach in the North-East corner of the square - the photo is taken from NM409186 looking West. For a panoramic view of this beach, see adjoining grid square NM4118.

Elizabeth Veitch

Old church on shore of Loch Assapol, Mull

Paul

Cnoc MÃ²r, L.Assapol, Mull

Heather moorland in the foreground, but bracken and grass on Cnoc Mòr in the distance.

David G Campbell

View over hillside towards Loch Assapol

Alan Stewart

Garbh Eilean and Kilvickeon Beach, Mull at low tide

Near to Scoor, on the south side of Mull, lies Garbh Eilean, an island only when the tide comes in. Here it can be seen on the right of the picture. The areas of sand on both sides form a kind of double-beach when the tide is out.

June Hodge

High tide at Kilvickeon Beach, Isle of Mull

View from Kilvickeon Beach, with Garbh Eilean on the right of the picture.

June Hodge

Sheep near Kilvickeon Beach, Isle of Mull

Near to Scoor, on the Ross of Mull. Sheep graze near to Kilvickeon Beach. The island in the centre of the photo is Garbh Eilean, which becomes part of the mainland again once the tide goes out.

June Hodge

Garbh Eilean, Isle of Mull

On Garbh Eilean, looking towards mainland Mull (the island is an island only when the tide is in, as it is in this photo). Fishermen have wedged their fishing rods in cracks in the rocks.

June Hodge