Brans Craig

Island in Angus

Scotland

Brans Craig

Scurdie Ness Lighthouse
Scurdie Ness Lighthouse Credit: Karen Vernon

Brans Craig, Angus (Island) is a small island located off the east coast of Scotland. It is situated in the North Sea, approximately 1.5 kilometers northeast of Arbroath. The island has an area of about 0.4 hectares and is part of the Angus Council area.

Brans Craig is a rocky island with steep cliffs, rising up to 20 meters above sea level. It is predominantly composed of sandstone and shale, with some areas covered in vegetation. The island is uninhabited and lacks any permanent structures or facilities. It is primarily visited by nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and occasional fishermen.

The island is known for its diverse wildlife, particularly its bird population. It serves as an important breeding ground and nesting site for various seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, razorbills, and kittiwakes. The surrounding waters are also home to seals, dolphins, and occasional sightings of whales.

Access to Brans Craig is limited due to its remote location and lack of transportation infrastructure. The island can be reached by boat or kayak, with permission from the appropriate authorities. Visitors are advised to be cautious when navigating around the island's rocky coastline and to respect the wildlife and natural environment.

Brans Craig, Angus (Island) offers a unique opportunity for those seeking a secluded and untouched natural experience. Its rugged beauty and abundance of wildlife make it a popular destination for nature lovers and photographers alike.

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Brans Craig Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.684227/-2.4430856 or Grid Reference NO7254. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Scurdie Ness Lighthouse
Scurdie Ness Lighthouse
Fishtown of Usan Just south of Montrose is the Fishtown of Usan. Once a thriving fishing port, the decline of the industry has left Usan a near-derelict village.
Fishtown of Usan
Just south of Montrose is the Fishtown of Usan. Once a thriving fishing port, the decline of the industry has left Usan a near-derelict village.
Abandoned cottages.  Scurdy Ness lighthouse behind. Desirable properties in need of some refurbishment!
Abandoned cottages. Scurdy Ness lighthouse behind.
Desirable properties in need of some refurbishment!
Elephant Rock
Elephant Rock
Usan House
Usan House
Scurdie Ness Light   (with owl) Owl may be there as a deterrent to seabirds !!
Scurdie Ness Light (with owl)
Owl may be there as a deterrent to seabirds !!
The Harbour, Fishtown of Usan. Still used by a few lobster boats.
The Harbour, Fishtown of Usan.
Still used by a few lobster boats.
East Coast Railway Near Ferryden You can see the Usan Signal Box.
East Coast Railway Near Ferryden
You can see the Usan Signal Box.
Ploughed Field and Scotston of Usan
Ploughed Field and Scotston of Usan
Paint the whole world with a RAINBOW!
Paint the whole world with a RAINBOW!
Scurdie Ness A view of the Stevenson brothers' lighthouse from Montrose Beach.
Scurdie Ness
A view of the Stevenson brothers' lighthouse from Montrose Beach.
Chapel Mill These ruins are shown on the 1865 map as Chapel Mill, but they have fallen into a sorry state.
Chapel Mill
These ruins are shown on the 1865 map as Chapel Mill, but they have fallen into a sorry state.
Rashick Knap All the land in this square is intertidal rocks.
Rashick Knap
All the land in this square is intertidal rocks.
Rashick Knap If it were not for the GPS it would be difficult to be sure of being in square here. I also almost got cut off by the rising tide in order to reach it. The headland in the distance is Red Head, at the other side of Lunan Bay.
Rashick Knap
If it were not for the GPS it would be difficult to be sure of being in square here. I also almost got cut off by the rising tide in order to reach it. The headland in the distance is Red Head, at the other side of Lunan Bay.
Seascape This is another difficult square; the only land in it is this end of this offshore rock, and the very end of the adjacent ridge of rocks. Position checked by GPS to be on the safe side.
Seascape
This is another difficult square; the only land in it is this end of this offshore rock, and the very end of the adjacent ridge of rocks. Position checked by GPS to be on the safe side.
Scott Mausoleum This little ruin contains memorials to members of the Scott family who owned nearby Usan House. The Scurdie Ness lighthouse is in the background.
Scott Mausoleum
This little ruin contains memorials to members of the Scott family who owned nearby Usan House. The Scurdie Ness lighthouse is in the background.
Sillo Craig Sillo Craig itself is the partially submerged rocks in the middle of this bay east of Mains of Usan. Scurdie Ness Lighthouse is in the next square.
Sillo Craig
Sillo Craig itself is the partially submerged rocks in the middle of this bay east of Mains of Usan. Scurdie Ness Lighthouse is in the next square.
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Brans Craig is located at Grid Ref: NO7254 (Lat: 56.684227, Lng: -2.4430856)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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Rashick Knap
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Seamark Beacon Special Purpose Shape: tower
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Seamark Type: beacon_special_purpose
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