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Sgeir nan Crùbag

Island in Argyllshire

Scotland

Sgeir nan Crùbag

Dùn Chonnuill A small island just north of Garbh Eileach, the largest of the Garvellachs.
Dùn Chonnuill Credit: M J Richardson

Sgeir nan Crùbag is a small uninhabited island located off the coast of Argyllshire in Scotland. The island is known for its rugged and rocky terrain, with steep cliffs and jagged rocks surrounding its shores. Sgeir nan Crùbag is approximately 1.5 hectares in size, making it a relatively small landmass in the area.

The island is a popular spot for birdwatching, as it is home to a variety of seabirds that nest on its cliffs and rocky outcrops. Visitors to Sgeir nan Crùbag can often spot species such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills during the breeding season.

Access to the island is limited, as there are no permanent structures or facilities on Sgeir nan Crùbag. However, it is possible to visit the island by boat, either on a guided tour or by private arrangement. The rugged beauty of Sgeir nan Crùbag and its abundant wildlife make it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers looking to capture the raw and untamed beauty of the Scottish coastline.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.238129/-5.7219856 or Grid Reference NM6911. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dùn Chonnuill A small island just north of Garbh Eileach, the largest of the Garvellachs.
Dùn Chonnuill
A small island just north of Garbh Eileach, the largest of the Garvellachs.
Dùn Chonnuill Approaching this small island just off Garbh Eileach.
Dùn Chonnuill
Approaching this small island just off Garbh Eileach.
Dùn Chonnuill The northern tip of the Garvellachs.
Dùn Chonnuill
The northern tip of the Garvellachs.
Eilean Dubh Beag & Eilean Dubh Mòr from Easdale Taken from atop Easdale's hill the two Eilean Dubh islands rather merge with the smaller Eilean Dubh Beag in front of its bigger brother.
Eilean Dubh Beag & Eilean Dubh Mòr from Easdale
Taken from atop Easdale's hill the two Eilean Dubh islands rather merge with the smaller Eilean Dubh Beag in front of its bigger brother.
Eilean Dubh Mor and Garbh Eileach from Lunga Garbh Eileach is the largest of the Garvellachs, which stretch away to the left in the Firth of Lorn. The Isle of Mull is in the distance, with Ben More (a favourite 'Final Munro') almost in the exact centre.
Eilean Dubh Mor and Garbh Eileach from Lunga
Garbh Eileach is the largest of the Garvellachs, which stretch away to the left in the Firth of Lorn. The Isle of Mull is in the distance, with Ben More (a favourite 'Final Munro') almost in the exact centre.
The anchorage, Black Isles This anchorage lies tucked in between Eilean Dubh Mor (Big Black Isle) and Eilean Dubh Beag (Wee Black Isle). It's only really tenable for an overnight stay in settled weather (which we had).
The anchorage, Black Isles
This anchorage lies tucked in between Eilean Dubh Mor (Big Black Isle) and Eilean Dubh Beag (Wee Black Isle). It's only really tenable for an overnight stay in settled weather (which we had).
The anchorage, Black Isles Eilean Dubh Mor to port, Eilean Dubh Beag to starboard. Fishing boats are reputed to use the channel to the right of the skerry ahead, so an anchor light is recommended if overnighting in this delightful anchorage.
The anchorage, Black Isles
Eilean Dubh Mor to port, Eilean Dubh Beag to starboard. Fishing boats are reputed to use the channel to the right of the skerry ahead, so an anchor light is recommended if overnighting in this delightful anchorage.
The Anchorage, Eilean Dubh Mor/Beag Looking from Eilean Dubh Mor across the anchorage to Eilean Dubh Beag. The bay looks deceptively small when entered from the north, and its size is only really appreciated from the islands. The holding is good (sand), and we anchored there for two nights in a westerly F5, with a bit of six. Although open to the sea in the west, there was very little swell, the reef between the islands sufficiently breaking up the waves. There are two caves on Eilean Dubh Mor. We found one of them, a "room and kitchen" with comfortable well sheltered sleeping accommodation.
The Anchorage, Eilean Dubh Mor/Beag
Looking from Eilean Dubh Mor across the anchorage to Eilean Dubh Beag. The bay looks deceptively small when entered from the north, and its size is only really appreciated from the islands. The holding is good (sand), and we anchored there for two nights in a westerly F5, with a bit of six. Although open to the sea in the west, there was very little swell, the reef between the islands sufficiently breaking up the waves. There are two caves on Eilean Dubh Mor. We found one of them, a "room and kitchen" with comfortable well sheltered sleeping accommodation.
The Anchorage, Eilean Dubh Mòr/Beag Although it has the reputation for being an "occasional" anchorage, it is regularly used overnight, very often by boats waiting for a favourable tide for the Sound of Luing, or the Corryvreckan. It is well sheltered from, clockwise, the SE to NW. We found the holding to be good.
The Anchorage, Eilean Dubh Mòr/Beag
Although it has the reputation for being an "occasional" anchorage, it is regularly used overnight, very often by boats waiting for a favourable tide for the Sound of Luing, or the Corryvreckan. It is well sheltered from, clockwise, the SE to NW. We found the holding to be good.
Dun Chonnuill Dun Chonnuill (Connel's Castle) the eastern most island of the Garvellachs
Dun Chonnuill
Dun Chonnuill (Connel's Castle) the eastern most island of the Garvellachs
Dùn Chonnuill Sea kayaking around the Garvellachs.
Dùn Chonnuill
Sea kayaking around the Garvellachs.
Liath Sgeir A skerry lying off the Black Isles.
Liath Sgeir
A skerry lying off the Black Isles.
Liath Sgeir A skerry lying off the Black Isles.
Liath Sgeir
A skerry lying off the Black Isles.
Dun Chonnuill Dun Chonnuill, the most northerly of the chain of islands forming the Garvellachs, viewed from the shore on the south coast of Seil, west of Cuan.
Dun Chonnuill
Dun Chonnuill, the most northerly of the chain of islands forming the Garvellachs, viewed from the shore on the south coast of Seil, west of Cuan.
Little beach on Eilean Dubh Beag "Wee Black Isle" and one of "The Black Isles"; the other is Eilean Dubh Mor - "Big Black Isle".
Little beach on Eilean Dubh Beag
"Wee Black Isle" and one of "The Black Isles"; the other is Eilean Dubh Mor - "Big Black Isle".
Rock formations on Eilean Dubh Beag "Wee Black Isle" and one of "The Black Isles"; the other is Eilean Dubh Mor - "Big Black Isle". Note the post in the centre - purpose unknown.
Rock formations on Eilean Dubh Beag
"Wee Black Isle" and one of "The Black Isles"; the other is Eilean Dubh Mor - "Big Black Isle". Note the post in the centre - purpose unknown.
Ketch Traigh Iar at anchor in the Black Isles The gap between the two islands makes a good anchorage in settled conditions and is named Port Ailean.
Ketch Traigh Iar at anchor in the Black Isles
The gap between the two islands makes a good anchorage in settled conditions and is named Port Ailean.
Dùn Choinnuill This is the most easterly of the Garvellachs.
Dùn Choinnuill
This is the most easterly of the Garvellachs.
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Sgeir nan Crùbag is located at Grid Ref: NM6911 (Lat: 56.238129, Lng: -5.7219856)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

What 3 Words

///chairs.shelved.logbook. Near Lochbuie, Argyll & Bute

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