Sgeir nan Ròn

Island in Argyllshire

Scotland

Sgeir nan Ròn

Achamore House, Gigha A Scottish baronial-style mansion built in 1884 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/38541/gigha-achamore-estate-achamore-house" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/38541/gigha-achamore-estate-achamore-house">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>. — Achamore House, Gigha Credit: M J Richardson

Sgeir nan Ròn is a small island located off the west coast of Scotland in Argyllshire. Also known as Seal Island, it is part of the Inner Hebrides and lies in the Sound of Mull. The name Sgeir nan Ròn translates to "seal rock" in Scottish Gaelic, indicating the presence of a significant seal population in the area.

The island is relatively small, measuring only about 0.15 square kilometers. It is uninhabited and consists mainly of rocky terrain, with grassy patches and low-lying vegetation. The surrounding waters are rich in marine life, making it an ideal habitat for seals, dolphins, and various seabird species.

Sgeir nan Ròn is a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, who visit the island for its abundant wildlife and breathtaking scenery. It offers opportunities for birdwatching, seal spotting, and even the chance to see larger marine mammals such as whales and basking sharks that pass through the area.

Access to Sgeir nan Ròn is mainly by boat, with several local tour operators offering trips to the island. Visitors can enjoy guided tours or explore the island at their own pace, taking in the rugged beauty of the surroundings and observing the diverse wildlife that calls this remote island home.

Overall, Sgeir nan Ròn is a picturesque and ecologically diverse island in Argyllshire, attracting nature enthusiasts from around the world to experience its stunning natural beauty and observe its vibrant marine and avian life.

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Sgeir nan Ròn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.649455/-5.7498681 or Grid Reference NR6445. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Achamore House, Gigha

A Scottish baronial-style mansion built in 1884 Link

M J Richardson

Gunnera and Primula at Achamore Gardens

The gardens are a highlight of the Island of Gigha - plenty of rambling paths and a delightful informality.

M J Richardson

The pond at Achamore

Marginal primulas and irises, with emergent Potamogeton flowers, and lilies on the far side.

M J Richardson

Emergent flowers on the pond at Achamore Gardens

I'm not sure what they are; possibly a water lily of some sort - I thought at first Potamogeton flowers, from the plant with floating leaves, but I now think not.

M J Richardson

Pond-edge plants at Achamore Garden

Primula [pink] and Libertia [white flowers, of the Iris family], with a carved Otter by the pond.

M J Richardson

Giant Viper's Bugloss at Achamore

An impressive plant that grows up to 4m high, with spikes of blue flowers. Echium pininana is native to La Palma in the Canary Islands.

M J Richardson

Path in Achamore Gardens

With a fine Pine tree and an Agave/Aloe type plant.

M J Richardson

Cabbage Tree and Giant Viper's Bugloss at Achamore

Two plants [Cordyline australis, from New Zealand and Echium pininana, from the Canary Islands, resp.] that demonstrate the mildness of the Argyll climate.

M J Richardson

Pier at the southern end of the road on the Isle of Gigha

The small Gigalum Island can be seen beyond the end of the pier with the Kintyre Peninsula behind Gigalum.

G Laird

For Sale: Achamore House, Gigha

Alpin Stewart

View from the South Pier, Gigha

The shallow bays of the southern part of Gigha fringed by white sand beaches.

James T M Towill

Grob Bagh Beach, Isle of Gigha

Quartz outcrop on Grob Bagh Beach, Isle of Gigha

Brian Turner

Cottages Isle of Gigha, North Druimachro

Isle of Gigha, North Druimachro

Brian Turner

Wall bordering road and field, Isle of Gigha

Taken at the South of the Isle of Gigha, Cara Island visible in the far distance.

Philip Cornwall

Fishing creels and other paraphernalia

At the head of the pier.

Patrick Mackie

Achamore House

Built in 1884 by John Honeyman for William Scarlett, 3rd Lord Abinger. Now in private ownership though the surrounding gardens are owned by the Gigha Heritage Trust. It is a Category B Listed building. See Link

for further details.

Anne Burgess