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Mussel Craig

Island in Banffshire

Scotland

Mussel Craig

Mouse-ear Hawkweed Hawkweeds, Hawksbeards and Hawkbits all have dandelion-like flowers and are notoriously difficult to tell apart. This is the exception, instantly recognisable because its flowers are lemon-yellow, while all the others are more canary-yellow.
Mouse-ear Hawkweed Credit: Anne Burgess

Mussel Craig is a small island located off the coast of Banffshire, Scotland. Situated in the North Sea, it is part of the Banffshire Coast and Countryside Trust and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The island is known for its rugged and dramatic landscape, characterized by towering cliffs and rocky shores. It is home to a diverse range of wildlife, particularly seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, and gulls. The island's isolation and lack of predators have made it an ideal breeding ground for these species.

Mussel Craig gets its name from the abundance of mussels that can be found along its shores. These shellfish are a delicacy in the region and attract visitors who enjoy collecting them for culinary purposes.

Access to the island is limited, with no permanent residents or infrastructure. It can only be reached by boat during low tide, making it a secluded and untouched destination. The lack of amenities and facilities on the island adds to its charm and appeals to those seeking a remote and tranquil experience in nature.

Visitors to Mussel Craig can enjoy scenic walks along the island's coastal paths, taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding sea and the nearby Banffshire coastline. The island's natural beauty and wildlife make it an ideal spot for photography and birdwatching enthusiasts.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.6738/-2.494628 or Grid Reference NJ7064. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mouse-ear Hawkweed Hawkweeds, Hawksbeards and Hawkbits all have dandelion-like flowers and are notoriously difficult to tell apart. This is the exception, instantly recognisable because its flowers are lemon-yellow, while all the others are more canary-yellow.
Mouse-ear Hawkweed
Hawkweeds, Hawksbeards and Hawkbits all have dandelion-like flowers and are notoriously difficult to tell apart. This is the exception, instantly recognisable because its flowers are lemon-yellow, while all the others are more canary-yellow.
Loch Craig In the foreground is the sea wall of the Tarlair open-air swimming pool. Loch craig is the sea inlet offshore. The ship is Petronordic, port of registry Nassau, which is a shuttle tanker, gross tonnage 54865.
Loch Craig
In the foreground is the sea wall of the Tarlair open-air swimming pool. Loch craig is the sea inlet offshore. The ship is Petronordic, port of registry Nassau, which is a shuttle tanker, gross tonnage 54865.
House Martin (Delichon urbica) There are half a dozen nests under the roof of the pavilion at the Tarlair swimming pool. Note the bird sitting in this nest, presumably incubating eggs.
House Martin (Delichon urbica)
There are half a dozen nests under the roof of the pavilion at the Tarlair swimming pool. Note the bird sitting in this nest, presumably incubating eggs.
Tarlair Lido, 2022 The monochrome emphasises the current state of disrepair of the pavilion, but that is set to change, as funding has been secured and listed building consent given for its refurbishment starting in 2022. The Friends of Tarlair <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://friendsoftarlair.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://friendsoftarlair.co.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> are working towards making this a vibrant leisure destination once again. The Category A Listed facility deserves nothing less.
Tarlair Lido, 2022
The monochrome emphasises the current state of disrepair of the pavilion, but that is set to change, as funding has been secured and listed building consent given for its refurbishment starting in 2022. The Friends of Tarlair LinkExternal link are working towards making this a vibrant leisure destination once again. The Category A Listed facility deserves nothing less.
Natural sloping slabs at Tarlair At the entrance to the lido.
Natural sloping slabs at Tarlair
At the entrance to the lido.
The road to Tarlair Looking towards Macduff. The building to the right of the road is the Well of Tarlair. It dates from c.1800. The chalybeate waters enjoyed considerable popularity for their medicinal and health giving properties in the NE during the 18th and 19th centuries.
The road to Tarlair
Looking towards Macduff. The building to the right of the road is the Well of Tarlair. It dates from c.1800. The chalybeate waters enjoyed considerable popularity for their medicinal and health giving properties in the NE during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Threading the needle View through the naatural arch known locally as the Needle's Eye
Threading the needle
View through the naatural arch known locally as the Needle's Eye
Tarlair Lido - the swimming pool The lowest of the three pools. The terraces were restored in 2014, and restoration of the pavilion is due to commence in 2022.
Tarlair Lido - the swimming pool
The lowest of the three pools. The terraces were restored in 2014, and restoration of the pavilion is due to commence in 2022.
Tarlair Lido, the three pools Nearest, surrounded by the narrow wall was a paddling pool, the next area being a boating pool with the main swimming pool furthest away. The surrounds of the pools were restored in 2014. The complex Listed Category A.
Tarlair Lido, the three pools
Nearest, surrounded by the narrow wall was a paddling pool, the next area being a boating pool with the main swimming pool furthest away. The surrounds of the pools were restored in 2014. The complex Listed Category A.
Tarlair Lido, view from the east Compare with this view of the lido in its heyday <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://friendsoftarlair.co.uk/welcome-to-friends-of-tarlair/about-us/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://friendsoftarlair.co.uk/welcome-to-friends-of-tarlair/about-us/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Restoration of the pavilion is due to start in 2022. Listed Category A.
Tarlair Lido, view from the east
Compare with this view of the lido in its heyday LinkExternal link Restoration of the pavilion is due to start in 2022. Listed Category A.
Stagecoach Bluebird Macduff Bus Depot
Stagecoach Bluebird Macduff Bus Depot
Rock fall at near Tarlair
Rock fall at near Tarlair
Macduff: a view over the harbour Looking over the harbour from the grassy hilltop to the south, where an anchor is ... anchored, by the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/451242">NJ7064 : Macduff: parish church</a>.
Macduff: a view over the harbour
Looking over the harbour from the grassy hilltop to the south, where an anchor is ... anchored, by the NJ7064 : Macduff: parish church.
View towards Macduff from Banff beach Macduff parish kirk is prominent on the hill with the unusual war memorial tower to the right.
View towards Macduff from Banff beach
Macduff parish kirk is prominent on the hill with the unusual war memorial tower to the right.
Macduff parish kirk Built 1805 (remodelled 1865) on a dramatic hilltop site overlooking Macduff harbour. B-listed (LB37616): <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB37616" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB37616">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Macduff parish kirk
Built 1805 (remodelled 1865) on a dramatic hilltop site overlooking Macduff harbour. B-listed (LB37616): LinkExternal link .
Macduff war memorial An unusual and striking war memorial tower erected in 1920 and B-listed (LB37681): <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB37631" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB37631">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Macduff war memorial
An unusual and striking war memorial tower erected in 1920 and B-listed (LB37681): LinkExternal link .
View of Macduff harbour from Church Street
View of Macduff harbour from Church Street
Macduff town hall, 17 Shore Street The Scottish baronial town hall facing the harbour was designed by Aberdeen architects Pirie and Clyne in 1884 and is B-listed (LB37634): <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB37634" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB37634">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . Next door is the former Clydesdale Bank and agent's house, also B-listed (LB37635): <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB37635" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB37635">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Macduff town hall, 17 Shore Street
The Scottish baronial town hall facing the harbour was designed by Aberdeen architects Pirie and Clyne in 1884 and is B-listed (LB37634): LinkExternal link . Next door is the former Clydesdale Bank and agent's house, also B-listed (LB37635): LinkExternal link .
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Mussel Craig is located at Grid Ref: NJ7064 (Lat: 57.6738, Lng: -2.494628)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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///district.vibes.snowboard. Near Macduff, Aberdeenshire

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Located within 500m of 57.6738,-2.494628
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Lat/Long: 57.6724195/-2.4921456
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Lat/Long: 57.6717449/-2.4892518
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Macduff Pier
Man Made: lighthouse
Seamark Light 1 Character: Fl
Seamark Light 1 Colour: green
Seamark Light 1 Group: 2
Seamark Light 1 Height: 12
Seamark Light 1 Period: 6
Seamark Light 1 Sector End: 115
Seamark Light 1 Sector Start: 40
Seamark Light 1 Sequence: 1+(1),1+(3)
Seamark Light 2 Character: Fl
Seamark Light 2 Colour: white
Seamark Light 2 Group: 2
Seamark Light 2 Height: 12
Seamark Light 2 Period: 6
Seamark Light 2 Range: 9
Seamark Light 2 Sector End: 174
Seamark Light 2 Sector Start: 115
Seamark Light 2 Sequence: 1+(1),1+(3)
Seamark Light 3 Character: Fl
Seamark Light 3 Colour: red
Seamark Light 3 Group: 2
Seamark Light 3 Height: 12
Seamark Light 3 Period: 6
Seamark Light 3 Range: 7
Seamark Light 3 Sector End: 210
Seamark Light 3 Sector Start: 174
Seamark Light 3 Sequence: 1+(1),1+(3)
Seamark Light Reference: A 3348
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 57.6709383/-2.500036
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Lat/Long: 57.6727232/-2.4933782
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Lat/Long: 57.6721407/-2.4907632
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Macduff
Alt Name Gd: An Dùn
Name Gd: Dùn MhicDhuibh
Old Name: Doune
Place: town
Population: 3830
Source: npe
Wikidata: Q3778940
Wikipedia: en:Macduff, Aberdeenshire
Lat/Long: 57.6702105/-2.4944375
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Parking
Parking: surface
Lat/Long: 57.6721593/-2.4924463
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Middle Basin
Alt Name: Macduff Harbour
Harbour: yes
Seamark Harbour Category: fishing
Seamark Type: harbour
Vhf: 12
Lat/Long: 57.6711999/-2.4983069
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Bus Stop
Market Street
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 630021581
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Market Street
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: Market Street
Naptan NaptanCode: 23624592
Naptan Street: Skene Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 23624592
Lat/Long: 57.6707692/-2.4932002
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Bus Stop
Mill Street
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 630021762
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Mill Street
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: Mill Street
Naptan NaptanCode: 23629428
Naptan Street: Buchan Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 23629428
Lat/Long: 57.6700361/-2.4903765
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Bus Stop
Mill Street
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 630021761
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Mill Street
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Mill Street
Naptan NaptanCode: 23624626
Naptan Street: Buchan Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 23624626
Lat/Long: 57.6699344/-2.4903367
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Post Box
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: AB44 19D
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 57.6698676/-2.4915949
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Pub
The Old Moray
Lat/Long: 57.6705016/-2.4976379
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Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Lat/Long: 57.6707871/-2.4977613
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Bus Stop
Nicols Brae
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 630021572
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Nicols Brae
Naptan Indicator: NE bound
Naptan Landmark: Nicols Brae
Naptan NaptanCode: 23627879
Naptan Street: Shore Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 23627879
Shelter: yes
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 57.6707585/-2.4977655
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Atm
Lat/Long: 57.67022/-2.497872
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:15; Sa 12:15
Note Collection Times: all the postboxes around Macduff say the last collection in Macduff is at the post office collection box at 16:00, but checked with the postmistress at the post office and the collection is definitely after 17:15 as stated on the box
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: AB44 46
Royal Cypher: no
Lat/Long: 57.6702383/-2.4968885
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Fast Food
Dolphin Fish & Chips
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
Lat/Long: 57.6706439/-2.4931788
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Pub
Plough Inn
Lat/Long: 57.6709322/-2.4934631
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 57.6701355/-2.4911618
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Macduff Shipyards
Contact Website: https://www.macduffshipyards.co.uk/
Shop: boat
Lat/Long: 57.671959/-2.4961504
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Bus Stop
High Street
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 630021602
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: High Street
Naptan Indicator: SW bound
Naptan Landmark: High Street
Naptan NaptanCode: 23627895
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 23627895
Lat/Long: 57.6695204/-2.4921443
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Bus Stop
High Street
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 630021601
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: High Street
Naptan Indicator: NE bound
Naptan Landmark: High Street
Naptan NaptanCode: 23624598
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 23624598
Lat/Long: 57.6695105/-2.4923181
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Bus Stop
Gellymill Street
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 630021592
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Gellymill Street
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: Gellymill Street
Naptan NaptanCode: 23624587
Naptan Street: Gellymill Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 23624587
Lat/Long: 57.671144/-2.4942895
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West Basin
Alt Name: West Harbour
Harbour: yes
Lat/Long: 57.6700938/-2.4990443
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Princess Royal Basin
Harbour: yes
Lat/Long: 57.6723531/-2.4980931
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Atm
Brand: NoteMachine
Brand Wikidata: Q104368525
Operator: NoteMachine
Operator Short: NMATM
Operator Wikidata: Q104368525
Lat/Long: 57.6699935/-2.4965781
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Toilets
Female: yes
Gender Segregated: yes
Male: yes
Opening Hours: Apr-Sep 08:00-20:00; Oct-Mar 08:00-18:00; Dec 25-26,Jan 01-02 off
Lat/Long: 57.6714993/-2.4976844
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