Cill Bhearaidh

Settlement in Argyllshire

Scotland

Cill Bhearaidh

Stone dykes at Tiretigan Snow-capped Paps of Jura through the trees. — Stone dykes at Tiretigan Credit: Alan Reid

Cill Bhearaidh, also known as Kilberry, is a small village located in Argyllshire, Scotland. Situated on the western coast of the Kintyre peninsula, Cill Bhearaidh is known for its stunning coastal landscapes and picturesque views of the surrounding countryside.

The village is home to a small population of around 200 residents, who primarily work in agriculture, fishing, and tourism. The local economy is centered around these industries, with many residents also working in nearby towns and cities.

Cill Bhearaidh is a popular destination for visitors seeking a peaceful and scenic retreat. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, sandy beaches, and rugged cliffs, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and birdwatching.

In addition to its natural beauty, Cill Bhearaidh is also home to several historical sites, including a 12th-century church and a medieval castle. The village has a strong sense of community, with local events and festivals held throughout the year to celebrate its heritage and culture.

Overall, Cill Bhearaidh is a charming and idyllic village that offers a tranquil escape for both residents and visitors alike.

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Cill Bhearaidh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.81224/-5.6486536 or Grid Reference NR7163. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stone dykes at Tiretigan

Snow-capped Paps of Jura through the trees.

Alan Reid

Farm track at Keppoch

Island of Jura across the sea.

Alan Reid

Kilberry Farm

Alan Reid

Road to Kilberry Castle

Alan Reid

Ornate house name sign at Kilberry

Alan Reid

Farming at Coulaghailtro

Alan Reid

Access road to Port BÃ n

There is a caravan and camping site by the shore.

Alan Reid

Rubha an Righ

Offshore rocks and a small promontory are formed by a particularly resistant outcrop of Dalradian schist. The population of cormorants on this coast is remarkable, and here are a group of over one dozen sunning themselves dry.

Jonathan Wilkins

Erosion platform with Jura

Pasture on the wave-cut platform stretches out for a significant distance below the relict cliff-line. This level is referred to as the Main Rock Platform and is a pronounced landscape feature throughout the Hebrides, arising through marine erosion at a time when relative sea level was higher than today. Debate continues regarding the age and origin of this feature, whose simplest explanation lies in the rebound of the land surface after the load of ice was lifted after de-glaciation. The profile of distant Jura fills the horizon.

Jonathan Wilkins

Seaweed, Port na Gaillinn

Luxuriant growth of very bright green seaweed on the upper shore of Port na Gaillinn. I believe that the seaweed is one of the Enteromorpha species, but it needs a closer look to be certain.

Jonathan Wilkins

Promontory of schist

Resistant beds of Dalradian schist finger out into the sea. There is a pronounced storm beach above the normal tide line, which makes walking difficult when weeds have grown over and hidden the surface. Gigha and Islay creep into the horizon, the latter with a surprising layer of cloud over its hills.

Jonathan Wilkins

Relict sea-stack

At one time this prominent rock would have been a small rocky island lying some distance from a shore with rocky cliffs, but relative lowering of sea level has left it stranded. It is one of several such features on this stretch of the Main Rock Platform, a 'fossilised' landscape feature well known in the Hebrides (see also NR7062 : Erosion platform with Jura). In the background can be seen both the extending platform and the relict cliff line. The sodden ground here supports a thick growth of Flag Iris and it is not easy walking.

Jonathan Wilkins

Caravans at Port BÃ n

Part of the holiday village at Port Bàn, with a fine seascape and views of Islay and Jura in the distance. I particularly liked the incorporation of a monster glacial erratic boulder into the landscaping.

Jonathan Wilkins