Sgeir Leathann

Island in Argyllshire

Scotland

Sgeir Leathann

A83 north of Stonefield Credit: Alpin Stewart

Sgeir Leathann is a small island located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The island is situated in the Firth of Lorn, a body of water that separates the mainland of Scotland from the islands of Mull and Kerrera. Sgeir Leathann is just over 1 kilometer in length and has a rugged coastline with rocky cliffs and small sandy beaches.

The island is uninhabited and is mainly used for grazing sheep and other livestock. There are no permanent structures on the island, but there are some ruins of old buildings that date back to the 19th century. Sgeir Leathann is a popular spot for birdwatching, with a variety of seabirds such as gannets, puffins, and guillemots nesting on the cliffs.

Access to the island is by boat only, and visitors can enjoy hiking along the coastal paths, exploring the ruins, and taking in the stunning views of the surrounding sea and neighboring islands. Sgeir Leathann offers a peaceful and remote escape from the hustle and bustle of mainland Scotland, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Sgeir Leathann Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.891682/-5.4043701 or Grid Reference NR8771. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A83 north of Stonefield

Alpin Stewart

A83 near Upper Ashens

Mick Garratt

Bouldery beach extending towards Ãird nan RÃ²n

The bouldery beach on the west side of Loch Fyne between Sloc nam Feàrna and Aird nan Ròn.

Trevor Littlewood

Barmore Bridge and Stonefield Castle Hotel

The bridge is a causeway across Loch Fyne. Part of South Bay is seen to the left of the causeway.

Tim Glover

Stonefield Castle Hotel

Tim Glover

Driveway from Stonefield Castle to the North Lodge

The drive is overgrown and, in places, obstructed by fallen trees.

Tim Glover

SMILE HOPE LOVE

Happy instructions on the back of a road sign near Tarbert, at the junction of the B8024 and A83 at the head of Glen Ralloch. The sign is a Timber Haulage Route sign as in NR8468 : B8024 Timber Haulage Route.

M J Richardson

Turning for Kilberry coming up

Alpin Stewart

A83 south of Barr Hill

Alpin Stewart

Stonefield Castle Hotel

Stonefield Castle was designed by William Playfair between 1836 and 1840. The surrounding Stonefield estate was originally called Barmore, but was renamed after Archibald Campbell, Chamberlain and Sheriff Depute of Argyll purchased the land in 1751; Stonefield was an English translation of the family's Loch Etive property, Achnacloich.

Euan Nelson

South Bay, Stonefield

Euan Nelson

Abandoned steading, Barmore Island

Euan Nelson

A83 Milestone

Inscribed milestone, mileages from Inveraray to Campbeltown

Chris Minto

Advertising board, Port a' Ghuail, Argyll

Looking towards Barmore Island. An advertising board isn't something that I was expecting to photograph in this grid square! I assume that it's intended to be seen by people on passing yachts.

Claire Pegrum

Emergency Vehicles

Police, Fire brigade and Ambulance vehicles at the scene of an accident on the A83 north of Tarbert on one of a series of bends. A car had gone off the road and landed downhill to the right of this photo, fortunately without serious injury to the occupant.

Andrew Wood