Sgeir nam Bò

Island in Argyllshire

Scotland

Sgeir nam Bò

A83 north of Stonefield Credit: Alpin Stewart

Sgeir nam Bò is a small island located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is situated in the Sound of Islay, approximately 5 kilometers southwest of Port Askaig. The name Sgeir nam Bò translates to "rock of the cows" in Scottish Gaelic.

The island is composed of rugged, rocky terrain, with no vegetation or significant human habitation. It measures about 100 meters in length and 50 meters in width, making it quite a small landmass. Due to its exposed location, it is often battered by rough seas and strong winds.

Sgeir nam Bò is primarily known for its wildlife. It serves as an important breeding ground and habitat for various seabird species, including guillemots, razorbills, and puffins. The surrounding waters are also home to seals and otters, which can often be spotted swimming or basking on the rocks.

Due to its remote location and lack of facilities, the island is not accessible to the public. However, it can be admired from a distance by boat or from the nearby coastline. Many visitors and nature enthusiasts are drawn to Sgeir nam Bò to witness its untouched beauty and observe the diverse range of wildlife that inhabits the area.

Overall, Sgeir nam Bò is a small, uninhabited island in Argyllshire that offers a glimpse into the unspoiled natural environment of Scotland's west coast.

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Sgeir nam Bò Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.890542/-5.4020463 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

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