Sròn nan Oban

Island in Ross-shire

Scotland

Sròn nan Oban

Meall na h-Airighe Riabhaich Fine lichen covered cairn — Meall na h-Airighe Riabhaich Credit: David Brown

Sròn nan Oban is a small island located off the coast of Ross-shire, Scotland. It is situated in the Inner Hebrides, specifically in the Sound of Raasay, between the Isle of Skye and the mainland. The island is approximately 70 hectares in size and primarily consists of rugged and hilly terrain, with its highest point reaching around 120 meters above sea level.

The landscape of Sròn nan Oban is characterized by rocky cliffs, heather-covered hills, and stunning coastal views. It is known for its diverse wildlife, including various seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. The waters surrounding the island are home to seals, dolphins, and occasional sightings of whales.

The island has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years. There are several ancient ruins and standing stones that attest to its past. Sròn nan Oban also played a significant role during the Viking era, serving as a strategic location for trade and defense.

Today, Sròn nan Oban is largely uninhabited, with no permanent residents. However, the island attracts visitors who are drawn to its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and photography.

Access to Sròn nan Oban is mainly by boat, with regular ferry services operating from nearby ports. The island provides a unique and tranquil escape for those seeking a remote and unspoiled Scottish island experience.

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Sròn nan Oban Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.851873/-5.6884232 or Grid Reference NG8190. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Meall na h-Airighe Riabhaich

Fine lichen covered cairn

David Brown

Loch na h-Uamhaidh Beag

David Brown

The car park at Cove

Here there are information boards describing the part Loch Ewe played in the WW2 Arctic Convoys.

Gordon Brown

Information board at Rubha nan Sasan, Cove

This describes the part Loch Ewe played in the WW2 Arctic Convoys.

Gordon Brown

New house near Cove

Gordon Brown

View from Airigh Riahach

Looking South across the grid square towards Meall na h-Airighe Riabhaich

Roger McLachlan

Lochan on Meall na h-Uamhaidh

David Brown

Command post at Rubha nan Sasan

Peter Moore

Boats at Cove

Peter Moore

Loch Ewe and the road to Cove

Peter Jeffery

Loch Ewe

Peter Jeffery

Light anti-aircraft gun emplacement, Rubha nan Sasan, Ross and Cromarty

The gun emplacement lies within the Rubha nan Sasan coastal battery which was part of the Second World War defences of Loch Ewe from where Russian Arctic Convoys sailed.

Claire Pegrum

Light anti-aircraft gun emplacement, Rubha nan Sasan, Ross and Cromarty

The gun emplacement lies within the Rubha nan Sasan coastal battery.

Claire Pegrum

Memorial stone for over 3000 men lost on Russian Convoys

Erected on the headland of Rubha nan Sasan by the Russian Arctic Convoy Club. Loch Ewe was the heavily fortified base for the convoys to assemble prior to departure. Link

is the museum at Aultbea on the A832 which is well worth a visit

Martin Dawes

WW2 buildings NW of the Arctic Convoy Memorial

This whole headland was a military camp covering the entrance into Loch Ewe

Martin Dawes

Hydrographic Survey Pillar overlooking Loch Ewe

On the headland of Rubha nan Sasan which in WW2 was a protective battery covering the entrance to Loch Ewe. This survey pillar was placed here in 1951 by HMS Cook during survey work on the west coast of Scotland

Martin Dawes