Arthur's Point

Island in Banffshire

Scotland

Arthur's Point

Buckpool Harbour Mouth The entrance to the now filled harbour at Buckpool.
Buckpool Harbour Mouth Credit: Andrew Wood

Arthur's Point is a small island located in the Banffshire region of Scotland. Situated in the North Sea, it is one of the many islands that form the Scottish archipelago. The island boasts a rugged and picturesque landscape, characterized by rolling hills, cliffs, and rocky shorelines.

Covering an area of approximately 2 square miles, Arthur's Point is relatively sparsely populated, with only a handful of residents calling it home. The island is accessible by boat from nearby coastal towns, and its isolation offers a sense of tranquility and seclusion to visitors.

Nature enthusiasts will find Arthur's Point to be a haven for wildlife. The island is home to a diverse range of bird species, including puffins, guillemots, and kittiwakes. Seals can often be spotted lounging on the rocks along the coast, while dolphins and porpoises occasionally grace the surrounding waters.

Historically, Arthur's Point has been associated with mythical tales and legends. The island is said to be named after King Arthur, who, according to folklore, used it as a hiding place during battles. Ruins of an ancient castle, believed to have been a stronghold of Arthur himself, can still be found on the island. These remnants serve as a reminder of the island's rich history and add an air of intrigue to its already captivating landscape.

Overall, Arthur's Point offers visitors a unique opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the unspoiled beauty of the Scottish coastal wilderness.

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Arthur's Point Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.672688/-2.9970679 or Grid Reference NJ4065. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Buckpool Harbour Mouth The entrance to the now filled harbour at Buckpool.
Buckpool Harbour Mouth
The entrance to the now filled harbour at Buckpool.
Buckpool Filled The old harbourfront at Buckpool , now filled to form a park,a bollard shows old mooring scars.
Buckpool Filled
The old harbourfront at Buckpool , now filled to form a park,a bollard shows old mooring scars.
The Star A harbour-front bar, if the harbour hadn't been filled, in Buckpool, Buckie.
The Star
A harbour-front bar, if the harbour hadn't been filled, in Buckpool, Buckie.
St Peter's Church, Buckie
St Peter's Church, Buckie
Hut, Buckpool A hut on the beach, west of Buckie. There is a view of Morven and neighbours over in Caithness.
Hut, Buckpool
A hut on the beach, west of Buckie. There is a view of Morven and neighbours over in Caithness.
Moray Coast Railway The trackbed has been co-opted as part of the National Cycle Network and the Speyside Way. There is a millennium milepost here: Portgordon ¾ mile, Buckie 1 ¼mile.
Moray Coast Railway
The trackbed has been co-opted as part of the National Cycle Network and the Speyside Way. There is a millennium milepost here: Portgordon ¾ mile, Buckie 1 ¼mile.
St Peters Church Spires under repair
St Peters Church Spires under repair
Milepost, Moray Coast Railway On a bridge over the Burn of Gollachy. The railway trackbed is now a cycle path. This old railway marker is almost opposite a National Cycle Network Millennium Milepost.
Milepost, Moray Coast Railway
On a bridge over the Burn of Gollachy. The railway trackbed is now a cycle path. This old railway marker is almost opposite a National Cycle Network Millennium Milepost.
Millennium milepost Near the bridge over the Burn of Gollachy, this milepost is showing the effects of a decade of sea air.
Millennium milepost
Near the bridge over the Burn of Gollachy, this milepost is showing the effects of a decade of sea air.
Meal Mill at Mill of Buckie The fragment of masonry among the trees is all that is left of the meal mill, which was one of two mills here.
Meal Mill at Mill of Buckie
The fragment of masonry among the trees is all that is left of the meal mill, which was one of two mills here.
Mill Lade This is really one for a winter photograph, when there's not so much vegetation. The lade ran past the west side of Inchgower and then powered <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3495957">NJ4264 : Meal Mill at Mill of Buckie</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3495978">NJ4264 : Threshing Mill at Mill of Buckie</a>.
Mill Lade
This is really one for a winter photograph, when there's not so much vegetation. The lade ran past the west side of Inchgower and then powered NJ4264 : Meal Mill at Mill of Buckie and NJ4264 : Threshing Mill at Mill of Buckie.
Threshing Mill at Mill of Buckie This is the gable of what used to be a threshing mill, powered by the same lade as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3495957">NJ4264 : Meal Mill at Mill of Buckie</a>. The reinforcing breezeblocks are not original. The lade ran along to the left, and the wheel was mounted on the west (left in this view) of the building.
Threshing Mill at Mill of Buckie
This is the gable of what used to be a threshing mill, powered by the same lade as NJ4264 : Meal Mill at Mill of Buckie. The reinforcing breezeblocks are not original. The lade ran along to the left, and the wheel was mounted on the west (left in this view) of the building.
Threshing Mill at Mill of Buckie This is the west wall of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3495978">NJ4264 : Threshing Mill at Mill of Buckie</a>. It's awkward to see because of the trees now, but you can just about make out the shape of the wheel on the wall at lower right. The lade is out of sight at upper right.
Threshing Mill at Mill of Buckie
This is the west wall of NJ4264 : Threshing Mill at Mill of Buckie. It's awkward to see because of the trees now, but you can just about make out the shape of the wheel on the wall at lower right. The lade is out of sight at upper right.
The End of the Mill Lade The yellower stonework at lower right is the end of the lade, where the water fell on to the top of the mill wheel which was mounted on the greyer wall. It is all but impossible to photograph because of the trees, not to mention a heap of broken glass bottles which make scrambling around for a viewpoint just that little bit more 'interesting' than one might wish.
The End of the Mill Lade
The yellower stonework at lower right is the end of the lade, where the water fell on to the top of the mill wheel which was mounted on the greyer wall. It is all but impossible to photograph because of the trees, not to mention a heap of broken glass bottles which make scrambling around for a viewpoint just that little bit more 'interesting' than one might wish.
Where the Wheel Was The mill wheel of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3495978">NJ4264 : Threshing Mill at Mill of Buckie</a> was mounted on the west wall, on the left in this view, and at the far end is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3495995">NJ4264 : The End of the Mill Lade</a>.
Where the Wheel Was
The mill wheel of NJ4264 : Threshing Mill at Mill of Buckie was mounted on the west wall, on the left in this view, and at the far end is NJ4264 : The End of the Mill Lade.
The Shape of the Wheel This shows more clearly than <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3495986">NJ4264 : Threshing Mill at Mill of Buckie</a> where the mill wheel used to be.
The Shape of the Wheel
This shows more clearly than NJ4264 : Threshing Mill at Mill of Buckie where the mill wheel used to be.
Arradoul The white building on the left is Arradoul Women's Rural Institute Hall, where there was something musical going on this evening. On the roadside outside the house are bird tables, nest boxes and bags of kindling for sale.
Arradoul
The white building on the left is Arradoul Women's Rural Institute Hall, where there was something musical going on this evening. On the roadside outside the house are bird tables, nest boxes and bags of kindling for sale.
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Arthur's Point is located at Grid Ref: NJ4065 (Lat: 57.672688, Lng: -2.9970679)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East

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