Ascog Rock

Island in Buteshire

Scotland

Ascog Rock

Sewage screening chamber on the sea front Another contributor has described this as disused toilets, and it would appear that the building has a dual function, both as public conveniences and as a sewage screening chamber. Outside, pipes run out into the sea, so hopefully the effluent would be clean by the time it hit the water. — Sewage screening chamber on the sea front Credit: Gordon Hatton

Ascog Rock is a small uninhabited island located in the Firth of Clyde, off the west coast of Scotland. It is situated near the larger islands of Bute and Arran, in the council area of Argyll and Bute. This rocky outcrop measures approximately 15 acres and has an elevation of around 40 meters.

The island is named after the distinctive rock formation that dominates its landscape. Ascog Rock is comprised of layers of sedimentary rock, displaying a range of colors such as red, pink, and white. These layers were formed over millions of years through the process of sedimentation and subsequent geological activity.

Due to its remote location and lack of human habitation, Ascog Rock serves as an important refuge for various bird species. It is particularly known as a nesting ground for seabirds, including guillemots, razorbills, and puffins. The island's cliffs offer suitable nesting sites and protection from predators.

While Ascog Rock is not open to public access, it can be admired from neighboring islands or by boat trips that tour the area. The island's rugged beauty and abundant birdlife make it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Additionally, its geological features attract geologists and rock enthusiasts who are fascinated by its unique formations.

Ascog Rock is an important natural landmark in the Firth of Clyde, contributing to the rich biodiversity and geological heritage of the region.

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Ascog Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.826906/-5.0208198 or Grid Reference NS1063. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sewage screening chamber on the sea front

Another contributor has described this as disused toilets, and it would appear that the building has a dual function, both as public conveniences and as a sewage screening chamber. Outside, pipes run out into the sea, so hopefully the effluent would be clean by the time it hit the water.

Gordon Hatton

A844 entering Montford

The coast road entering Montford with more desirable villas lining the road. There is hardly a break in the development along the coast road from the far end of Poert Bannatyne to Ascog, south of this point. Almost all properties have a fine view out across the Firth of Clyde.

Gordon Hatton

Beach at Ascog

Rather a weedy corner with drainage pipes at what is otherwise an attractive small bay.

Gordon Hatton

Former church at Ascog

This appears on the 1869 map as a 'Free Church', so presumably this is the same building. Rather unusual in design with a neat 'Italianate' tower. Now converted into a private residence.

Gordon Hatton

Shoreline south of Ascog

Outcrops of old red sandstone along the shore here denote that we are in the Lowlands, geologically speaking. The Highland Boundary Fault is a few miles further north and runs across the island from the middle of Rothesay to Scalpsie Bay on the west coast.

Gordon Hatton

Seashore rocks

A large boulder on the shore with patches of smooth old red sandstone, and with large areas of the Bute Conglomerate [the knobbly stuff] of Devonian age.

Gordon Hatton

Kerrycroy Bay

Pleasant bay on the east side of Bute. Here the main road cuts inland around the perimeter of the Mount Stuart estate.

Gordon Hatton

Model Village

Designed as a model village by Maria North, wife of the 2nd Marquess of Bute.

Karl Peet

Seals

Karl Peet

Bute, Ascog Church

william craig

Bute, Shoreline

Looking north near Ascog Bridge

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Bute, Mid Ascog Farm

william craig

Rothesay, View over Bogany Wood

Looking across to Toward Castle and Buachailean

william craig

Tower at the Ascog Patches

This tower (BRB Fl (2) 5M) marks the isolated shallow area at the Ascog Patches. The code for the tower shows that it is painted black-red-black, flashes twice per minute and is visible from 5 miles away.

Gordon Brown

The Ascog Patches tower

Gordon Brown

Lovely lichen

The wall along the shore of Kerrycroy Bay has many outcrops of lichen - I have placed a £1 coin into this shot, to provide scale.

Barbara Carr

Gateway to Ascog Hall

Ascog is from the Norse 'askr-vig' = small-boat bay, cf Port Askaig on the Isle of Islay. The Ascog Hall Fernery has a glazed iron roof and was built c. 1870 - it was rescued from decline in 1986 and is now open to the public. (This is a brilliant place - I hope to re-visit with viable camera-batteries!)

Barbara Carr