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Pebble Rock

Island in Angus

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Pebble Rock

Burnt gorse bushes by the cliff path at Boddin, Angus This photo shows an area of burnt gorse bushes some of which are showing signs of regrowth, by the side the coastal path at Boddin. Gorse is a difficult plant to remove from the landscape but it is flammable and thus gorse has traditionally been burned as a land management practice. The ash resulting from the burning helps to rejuvenate the land and promote the conditions for new growth. The practice of burning gorse is, however, a controversial one and it generally does not find favour with conservationists because fire can do indiscriminate damage to all vegetation in what is likely to be a sensitive environment.
Burnt gorse bushes by the cliff path at Boddin, Angus Credit: Andrew Diack

Pebble Rock is a small island located in Angus, Scotland. Situated off the eastern coast of the county, it is known for its unique geological formations and stunning natural beauty. The island gets its name from the abundance of smooth, rounded pebbles that cover its shores.

Covering an area of approximately 10 acres, Pebble Rock is mostly uninhabited, with no permanent residents. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers due to its diverse wildlife and picturesque landscapes. The island is home to a variety of bird species, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, which nest on the cliffs and rocky outcrops.

The main attraction of Pebble Rock is its distinctive rock formations. The island is composed of layers of sedimentary rocks, creating an impressive display of geological history. Visitors can explore the unique rock formations, walk along the sandy beaches, and admire the crystal-clear waters that surround the island.

Access to Pebble Rock is primarily by boat, with several tour operators offering trips to the island from nearby coastal towns. Visitors can enjoy guided tours or choose to explore the island independently. Camping is allowed on the island, providing an opportunity for overnight stays and a chance to experience the tranquility of this remote location.

Overall, Pebble Rock in Angus is a hidden gem that offers a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its breathtaking natural beauty and rich geological features make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a unique and memorable experience in Scotland.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.677944/-2.4541097 or Grid Reference NO7254. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Burnt gorse bushes by the cliff path at Boddin, Angus This photo shows an area of burnt gorse bushes some of which are showing signs of regrowth, by the side the coastal path at Boddin. Gorse is a difficult plant to remove from the landscape but it is flammable and thus gorse has traditionally been burned as a land management practice. The ash resulting from the burning helps to rejuvenate the land and promote the conditions for new growth. The practice of burning gorse is, however, a controversial one and it generally does not find favour with conservationists because fire can do indiscriminate damage to all vegetation in what is likely to be a sensitive environment.
Burnt gorse bushes by the cliff path at Boddin, Angus
This photo shows an area of burnt gorse bushes some of which are showing signs of regrowth, by the side the coastal path at Boddin. Gorse is a difficult plant to remove from the landscape but it is flammable and thus gorse has traditionally been burned as a land management practice. The ash resulting from the burning helps to rejuvenate the land and promote the conditions for new growth. The practice of burning gorse is, however, a controversial one and it generally does not find favour with conservationists because fire can do indiscriminate damage to all vegetation in what is likely to be a sensitive environment.
Small islands near the Elephant Rock, Boddin, Angus The photo shows a view of five small islands lying east-southeast of the Elephant Rock. The islands are probably the result of coastal erosion and they indicate that the coastline once lay further out to sea than it does at the present time. The wave-cut platform lying seaward of the Elephant Rock has been shaped by the same erosive processes.
Small islands near the Elephant Rock, Boddin, Angus
The photo shows a view of five small islands lying east-southeast of the Elephant Rock. The islands are probably the result of coastal erosion and they indicate that the coastline once lay further out to sea than it does at the present time. The wave-cut platform lying seaward of the Elephant Rock has been shaped by the same erosive processes.
Burnt gorse bush by the coastal path near the Elephant Rock This photo was taken while looking south from the clifftop path near the Elephant Rock at Boddin, Angus. The photo shows a burnt gorse bush at the top of the cliff edge.
Burnt gorse bush by the coastal path near the Elephant Rock
This photo was taken while looking south from the clifftop path near the Elephant Rock at Boddin, Angus. The photo shows a burnt gorse bush at the top of the cliff edge.
Colour differences on the Elephant Rock, Boddin, Angus On the Elephant Rock, areas of more recently weathered and eroded rock appear more orange to red in colour as against the more gray to green coloured areas where the rock face has remained in place for longer and allowed some sparse vegetation to gain a foothold.
Colour differences on the Elephant Rock, Boddin, Angus
On the Elephant Rock, areas of more recently weathered and eroded rock appear more orange to red in colour as against the more gray to green coloured areas where the rock face has remained in place for longer and allowed some sparse vegetation to gain a foothold.
Site of David Scott's proposed model village at Boddin, Angus David Scott (1746-1805) was born at Dunninald Castle, Angus. As a very young man he sailed to India and it was there he made his fortune as the Chairman of the East India Company. He stayed in India until 1786 and then returned to Dunninald with his wife, Louisa, to buy the family home from Archibald, his older brother. The house did not match his expectations, however, in that it was incommodious and lacking the grandeur befitting a man of his standing in society. For such reasons, he commissioned James Playfair, in 1787, to draw up plans for a new house and also a model village on the coast at Boddin. As the only flat land on his estate was the peninsula next to the lime kilns at Boddin, it is most likely that this was the site of the proposed model village. The model village was to consist of “376 houses” covering “4 acres of Scottish ground” but, in fact, it was never built.
Site of David Scott's proposed model village at Boddin, Angus
David Scott (1746-1805) was born at Dunninald Castle, Angus. As a very young man he sailed to India and it was there he made his fortune as the Chairman of the East India Company. He stayed in India until 1786 and then returned to Dunninald with his wife, Louisa, to buy the family home from Archibald, his older brother. The house did not match his expectations, however, in that it was incommodious and lacking the grandeur befitting a man of his standing in society. For such reasons, he commissioned James Playfair, in 1787, to draw up plans for a new house and also a model village on the coast at Boddin. As the only flat land on his estate was the peninsula next to the lime kilns at Boddin, it is most likely that this was the site of the proposed model village. The model village was to consist of “376 houses” covering “4 acres of Scottish ground” but, in fact, it was never built.
David Scott’s model village site After being a former Chairman of the East India Company, David Scott’s return to Dunninald Castle saw him being returned as the member of Parliament for Forfarshire (Angus) in the 1790 election. He had various ambitious plans for Dunninald Castle and his estate and to that end he commissioned James Playfair, a leading and talented architect to draw up plans. When James Playfair died in 1794, his partner at the time, Sir John Sloane took on his work which included the commission from David Scott. Only the plans for the farm buildings at Dunninald Mains were put into effect and this was done in 1799. There must have been an air of excitement in the parish of Craig at that time because 1799 was the year that Craig Parish Church was completed using a gift of money that Henrietta Ross (née Parish) had received from her wealthy father, John Parish of Hamburg. In 1800 Hercules Ross and his wife, Henrietta, took possession of their newly built home at Rossie Castle. The planned model village, on the peninsula of land by the lime kilns at Boddin Point, was never built. It was intended to have 376 houses in six blocks. At the James Playfair sale, his plans were bought by his close friend Sir John Soane and these are now housed in the Sir John Soane’s Museum in London.
David Scott’s model village site
After being a former Chairman of the East India Company, David Scott’s return to Dunninald Castle saw him being returned as the member of Parliament for Forfarshire (Angus) in the 1790 election. He had various ambitious plans for Dunninald Castle and his estate and to that end he commissioned James Playfair, a leading and talented architect to draw up plans. When James Playfair died in 1794, his partner at the time, Sir John Sloane took on his work which included the commission from David Scott. Only the plans for the farm buildings at Dunninald Mains were put into effect and this was done in 1799. There must have been an air of excitement in the parish of Craig at that time because 1799 was the year that Craig Parish Church was completed using a gift of money that Henrietta Ross (née Parish) had received from her wealthy father, John Parish of Hamburg. In 1800 Hercules Ross and his wife, Henrietta, took possession of their newly built home at Rossie Castle. The planned model village, on the peninsula of land by the lime kilns at Boddin Point, was never built. It was intended to have 376 houses in six blocks. At the James Playfair sale, his plans were bought by his close friend Sir John Soane and these are now housed in the Sir John Soane’s Museum in London.
Rock with parallel cuts near the Elephant Rock, Angus This east facing view, close to the Elephant Rock, shows a coastal rock with a number of vertical and parallel scars. These cracks in the rock have probably been formed by notching at the base of the rock and then these notches being developed into the fissured rockface seen in the photo. The small island on the seaward side of the headland shows similar vertical cut marks. The likely progression of this headland is that further coastal erosion will result in a fringing reef, islands, stacks and possibly arches as in the case of the nearby Elephant Rock
Rock with parallel cuts near the Elephant Rock, Angus
This east facing view, close to the Elephant Rock, shows a coastal rock with a number of vertical and parallel scars. These cracks in the rock have probably been formed by notching at the base of the rock and then these notches being developed into the fissured rockface seen in the photo. The small island on the seaward side of the headland shows similar vertical cut marks. The likely progression of this headland is that further coastal erosion will result in a fringing reef, islands, stacks and possibly arches as in the case of the nearby Elephant Rock
Southward view towards the Girdle at Boddin Point, Angus Taken from the coastal path this photo shows the Girdle and other features of the peninsula of land in the vicinity including the lime kilns.
Southward view towards the Girdle at Boddin Point, Angus
Taken from the coastal path this photo shows the Girdle and other features of the peninsula of land in the vicinity including the lime kilns.
Wide area of wave-cut platform at Boddin, Angus This photo was taken from Boddin Point, by the old limekilns and it shows a north-northeast view of a wide area of seaweed covered wave-cut platform which has become visible at low tide.
Wide area of wave-cut platform at Boddin, Angus
This photo was taken from Boddin Point, by the old limekilns and it shows a north-northeast view of a wide area of seaweed covered wave-cut platform which has become visible at low tide.
NE view of the coast at Boddin from Boddin Point, Angus This NE view of the coast at Boddin shows a wide area of wave-cut platform whereas the coast on the southern side of Boddin Point, by Boddin Harbour, is virtually free of such rocks.
NE view of the coast at Boddin from Boddin Point, Angus
This NE view of the coast at Boddin shows a wide area of wave-cut platform whereas the coast on the southern side of Boddin Point, by Boddin Harbour, is virtually free of such rocks.
Minor road giving access to and from Boddin Point, Angus This minor road gives access to and from Boddin Point. Boddin Farm Cottages, in the foreground of the photo, were built in 1866.
Minor road giving access to and from Boddin Point, Angus
This minor road gives access to and from Boddin Point. Boddin Farm Cottages, in the foreground of the photo, were built in 1866.
Ruined cottages above the shore at Boddin A row of roofless fisher cottages at Boddin, a former site for salmon fishing. The white building appears to be a scout bothy.
Ruined cottages above the shore at Boddin
A row of roofless fisher cottages at Boddin, a former site for salmon fishing. The white building appears to be a scout bothy.
Old lime kilns at Boddin An interesting discovery on a tour along the Angus coastline. Initially it seems odd to find industrial scale lime kilns in this location. Was there a local source of limestone, or was this similar to coastal lime kilns in north Pembrokeshire where limestone was brought by sea for burning? Some investigating reveals that the headland is composed largely of a limestone known as the Kinneswood formation dating back to the late Devonian/early Carboniferus periods. Coal was brought by sea from Fife, so this was a place for exporting lime and/or for use locally. The geograph website page has a photo by Elliott Simpson taken back in 1970 which shows the building in a complete condition, but now the right hand side has collapsed into the sea and there are several 'keep out' notices as the remaining structure is considered to be fragile. A large crack can be seen down the front of the kiln which would confirm this theory. The structure is 18th century and listed.
Old lime kilns at Boddin
An interesting discovery on a tour along the Angus coastline. Initially it seems odd to find industrial scale lime kilns in this location. Was there a local source of limestone, or was this similar to coastal lime kilns in north Pembrokeshire where limestone was brought by sea for burning? Some investigating reveals that the headland is composed largely of a limestone known as the Kinneswood formation dating back to the late Devonian/early Carboniferus periods. Coal was brought by sea from Fife, so this was a place for exporting lime and/or for use locally. The geograph website page has a photo by Elliott Simpson taken back in 1970 which shows the building in a complete condition, but now the right hand side has collapsed into the sea and there are several 'keep out' notices as the remaining structure is considered to be fragile. A large crack can be seen down the front of the kiln which would confirm this theory. The structure is 18th century and listed.
Top of the lime kiln bowl at Boddin An unprotected edge to the bowl into which limestone and coal would be packed before burning. An interesting site where one needs to take care.
Top of the lime kiln bowl at Boddin
An unprotected edge to the bowl into which limestone and coal would be packed before burning. An interesting site where one needs to take care.
Remains of an old boat at Boddin Point One can just make out the name of 'Sandra' on the bow of this old fishing boat. I note that on the Scottish coast these boats are known as cobbles [presumably said in the same way as a cobbled street], whereas a similar type of boat on the Yorkshire coast would be a 'coble', the 'co' being the same as that in 'cove'.
Remains of an old boat at Boddin Point
One can just make out the name of 'Sandra' on the bow of this old fishing boat. I note that on the Scottish coast these boats are known as cobbles [presumably said in the same way as a cobbled street], whereas a similar type of boat on the Yorkshire coast would be a 'coble', the 'co' being the same as that in 'cove'.
Skeletal remains of old boats at Boddin Point The slowly disintegrating remains of two old cobbles close by the slipway at Boddin Harbour, once used in the salmon fishing industry. The Boddin lime kilns in the background.
Skeletal remains of old boats at Boddin Point
The slowly disintegrating remains of two old cobbles close by the slipway at Boddin Harbour, once used in the salmon fishing industry. The Boddin lime kilns in the background.
Elephant Rock I think it requires a few pints of 'heavy' for this feature to be seen as an elephant, but even sober one can imagine the rock arch being between the body and the trunk, whilst from some angles one could almost imagine ears.
Elephant Rock
I think it requires a few pints of 'heavy' for this feature to be seen as an elephant, but even sober one can imagine the rock arch being between the body and the trunk, whilst from some angles one could almost imagine ears.
Green track down to the Elephant Rock The track is shown passing beneath the main Dundee to Aberdeen railway line. A surprise lies beyond the bridge where a clifftop ruined chapel and graveyard stand, the ruin just visible through the bridge.
Green track down to the Elephant Rock
The track is shown passing beneath the main Dundee to Aberdeen railway line. A surprise lies beyond the bridge where a clifftop ruined chapel and graveyard stand, the ruin just visible through the bridge.
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Pebble Rock is located at Grid Ref: NO7254 (Lat: 56.677944, Lng: -2.4541097)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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