Campbell's Rock

Island in Argyllshire

Scotland

Campbell's Rock

Kintyre Peninsula The evening sun on the west coast of the Kintyre peninsula.  Taken from the B8024 near Creag Stars.
Kintyre Peninsula Credit: Peter Jeffery

Campbell's Rock is a small uninhabited island located in Argyllshire, Scotland. Situated in the Inner Hebrides, it is part of the Inner Hebrides archipelago and lies approximately 2 kilometers off the coast. The island is named after the Campbell family, who were prominent landowners in the area.

Covering an area of around 1.5 hectares, Campbell's Rock is predominantly rocky and rugged, with steep cliffs rising from the surrounding sea. The island is known for its picturesque landscape and is often visited by tourists and nature enthusiasts seeking solitude and breathtaking views.

The island is a haven for various species of seabirds, including guillemots, razorbills, and puffins. It also serves as a breeding ground for seals and is home to a diverse range of marine life. The surrounding waters are rich in fish, making it a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts.

Due to its remote location and lack of facilities, Campbell's Rock is not accessible to the general public. However, it can be admired from a distance by taking a boat tour or enjoying the view from nearby vantage points along the coast.

Campbell's Rock, with its rugged beauty and abundant wildlife, offers a glimpse into the untamed natural beauty of the Inner Hebrides. Its isolation and untouched landscape make it a captivating destination for those seeking a tranquil escape or an opportunity to immerse themselves in Scotland's wild and unspoiled coastal scenery.

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Campbell's Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.780518/-5.620077 or Grid Reference NR7360. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Kintyre Peninsula The evening sun on the west coast of the Kintyre peninsula.  Taken from the B8024 near Creag Stars.
Kintyre Peninsula
The evening sun on the west coast of the Kintyre peninsula. Taken from the B8024 near Creag Stars.
View over improved pasture A view from Point House over pasture with Jura and its line of clouds on the horizon. The pastures of Ardpatrick are very well tended.
View over improved pasture
A view from Point House over pasture with Jura and its line of clouds on the horizon. The pastures of Ardpatrick are very well tended.
The road to Kilberry climbs Bruach nan Clach-muillin
The road to Kilberry climbs Bruach nan Clach-muillin
Islay comes into view from the B8024
Islay comes into view from the B8024
Moorland above Rubha Cruitiridh
Moorland above Rubha Cruitiridh
Morning reflections Reflections in the estuary at the head of Loch Stornoway.
Morning reflections
Reflections in the estuary at the head of Loch Stornoway.
Patterns in sand Accumulations of seaweed accentuate the contours of sand at the high-tide mark. The island of Gigha occupies the horizon.
Patterns in sand
Accumulations of seaweed accentuate the contours of sand at the high-tide mark. The island of Gigha occupies the horizon.
Sand patterns Striations in the sandy bank of the estuary at the head of Loch Stornoway, highlighted in evening sunshine.
Sand patterns
Striations in the sandy bank of the estuary at the head of Loch Stornoway, highlighted in evening sunshine.
Flooded marsh The salt-marsh below Gorten is inundated by an unusually high tide.
Flooded marsh
The salt-marsh below Gorten is inundated by an unusually high tide.
Port Mhic Dhonncha The glacially-sculpted rocks forming the shore by Port Mhic Dhonncha, a little-visited place, possibly because the tin bothy has fallen into disrepair. This shore never failed to produce a sighting of otters playing among the tidal rocks.
Port Mhic Dhonncha
The glacially-sculpted rocks forming the shore by Port Mhic Dhonncha, a little-visited place, possibly because the tin bothy has fallen into disrepair. This shore never failed to produce a sighting of otters playing among the tidal rocks.
Ardminish shore The sandy shore below Ardminish at the head of Loch Stornoway.
Ardminish shore
The sandy shore below Ardminish at the head of Loch Stornoway.
Ardminish shore (2) A view of the sandy end of Loch Stornoway below Ardminish. Although it is swept by rough seas, the tide seldom covers this area.
Ardminish shore (2)
A view of the sandy end of Loch Stornoway below Ardminish. Although it is swept by rough seas, the tide seldom covers this area.
Loch Stornoway dunes A small line of low dunes at the edge of the carse. The habitat is interesting, and coming close to forming a machair.
Loch Stornoway dunes
A small line of low dunes at the edge of the carse. The habitat is interesting, and coming close to forming a machair.
Exposed rock face Beside the B8024
Exposed rock face
Beside the B8024
A view across the foreshore This is one of the better days on this holiday as it was not raining and we were heading for the yellow sandy beach in the distance. The position of the camera point is my best guess after so long as there is not a lot to allow accurate positioning.

Taken on film in 1985.
A view across the foreshore
This is one of the better days on this holiday as it was not raining and we were heading for the yellow sandy beach in the distance. The position of the camera point is my best guess after so long as there is not a lot to allow accurate positioning. Taken on film in 1985.
Road (B8024) near to Bruach nan Clach-Muilinn Looking north-westward.
Road (B8024) near to Bruach nan Clach-Muilinn
Looking north-westward.
Road (B8024) near to Creag Stars Looking south-westward.
Road (B8024) near to Creag Stars
Looking south-westward.
Carse standing stones Stone pair (Scale 1m). <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/38987/carse" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/38987/carse">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>
Carse standing stones
Stone pair (Scale 1m). LinkExternal link
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Campbell's Rock is located at Grid Ref: NR7360 (Lat: 55.780518, Lng: -5.620077)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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