Bousd

Settlement in Argyllshire

Scotland

Bousd

New house at Cloiche Farm Built in a typical Tiree style with pitch roofs the house has all modern conveniences, including a poly-tunnel and solar panels.
New house at Cloiche Farm Credit: Alpin Stewart

Bousd is a small village located in Argyllshire, a historic county in western Scotland. Situated amidst the picturesque landscape of the Scottish Highlands, Bousd offers a charming and tranquil setting for its residents and visitors. The village is nestled on the banks of the River Bousd, which flows through the area, providing stunning views and recreational opportunities.

With a population of approximately 500 residents, Bousd retains its rural character and close-knit community feel. The village is known for its traditional stone-built houses, which add to its aesthetic appeal and reflect the area's rich history.

Surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, Bousd offers an abundance of outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. The nearby hills provide opportunities for hiking, hillwalking, and birdwatching, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the region.

Despite its small size, Bousd boasts a few local amenities that cater to the needs of its residents. These include a village shop, a cozy pub, and a community center that hosts various social events throughout the year.

Bousd also benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities in Argyllshire, such as Oban and Inveraray. These urban centers provide additional amenities, including supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities, ensuring that residents have access to essential services.

Overall, Bousd offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for those seeking a rural retreat in the stunning Scottish Highlands. Its natural beauty, close community, and nearby amenities make it an attractive place to live or visit.

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Bousd Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.677882/-6.501779 or Grid Reference NM2463. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

New house at Cloiche Farm Built in a typical Tiree style with pitch roofs the house has all modern conveniences, including a poly-tunnel and solar panels.
New house at Cloiche Farm
Built in a typical Tiree style with pitch roofs the house has all modern conveniences, including a poly-tunnel and solar panels.
Rough croft land south of Struan, Isle of Coll
Rough croft land south of Struan, Isle of Coll
Moorland and bog on north east Coll The interior of north east Coll - exposed bedrock, moorland and very boggy ground. Walking is difficult here due to the nature of the terrain - I was unable to access the grid square to the south due to the extensive bog.
Moorland and bog on north east Coll
The interior of north east Coll - exposed bedrock, moorland and very boggy ground. Walking is difficult here due to the nature of the terrain - I was unable to access the grid square to the south due to the extensive bog.
A' Chròic A short scramble is required to gain this rocky summit.

Name: A' Chròic
Hill number: 10525
Height: 43m / 141ft
Parent (Ma/M): none
Area: 17F: Coll and Tiree
Class: 0
Grid ref: NM 22957 62779
Summit feature: rock outcrop
Drop: 30m
Col: 13m  NM229626
A' Chròic
A short scramble is required to gain this rocky summit. Name: A' Chròic Hill number: 10525 Height: 43m / 141ft Parent (Ma/M): none Area: 17F: Coll and Tiree Class: 0 Grid ref: NM 22957 62779 Summit feature: rock outcrop Drop: 30m Col: 13m NM229626
Beart an Fhir Eighth TuMP of the day with Iain Brown and Martin Richardson.

Name: Beart an Fhir
Hill number: 10509
Height: 56m / 184ft
Parent (Ma/M): none
Area: 17F: Coll and Tiree
Class: 0
Grid ref: NM 24756 62699
Summit feature: grassy outcrop
Drop: 30m
Col: 26m  NM255622
Beart an Fhir
Eighth TuMP of the day with Iain Brown and Martin Richardson. Name: Beart an Fhir Hill number: 10509 Height: 56m / 184ft Parent (Ma/M): none Area: 17F: Coll and Tiree Class: 0 Grid ref: NM 24756 62699 Summit feature: grassy outcrop Drop: 30m Col: 26m NM255622
Isle of Coll: an unnamed stream reaches the sea Looking along the final stretch of an unnamed but fairly substantial river as it nears its journey's end.
Isle of Coll: an unnamed stream reaches the sea
Looking along the final stretch of an unnamed but fairly substantial river as it nears its journey's end.
Isle of Coll: dual carriageway on the B8072 A small section of 'dual carriageway' on this narrow road with passing places heading to the north of the island. The back of the corresponding sign for oncoming traffic can also be seen.
Isle of Coll: dual carriageway on the B8072
A small section of 'dual carriageway' on this narrow road with passing places heading to the north of the island. The back of the corresponding sign for oncoming traffic can also be seen.
Isle of Coll: hold-up on the B8072 Not a delay which featured on the radio traffic updates. These cows would slowly - very slowly! - make their way along the road on encountering my car, rather than to one side. On turning the corner here I could see the more distant ones too and therefore realised the going would not be quick for now.
Isle of Coll: hold-up on the B8072
Not a delay which featured on the radio traffic updates. These cows would slowly - very slowly! - make their way along the road on encountering my car, rather than to one side. On turning the corner here I could see the more distant ones too and therefore realised the going would not be quick for now.
Isle of Coll: Bousd Two of the three properties on a little track off the B8072 at the north end of Coll.
Isle of Coll: Bousd
Two of the three properties on a little track off the B8072 at the north end of Coll.
Isle of Coll: postbox № PA78 104, Bousd This little George-V postbox is set into a brick pillar at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4109935">NM2563 : Isle of Coll: Bousd</a> and serves the properties here along with the scattering of others in the surrounding area of northern Coll.

It has nonstandard collection times - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4109951">NM2563 : Isle of Coll: collection plate on the postbox at Bousd</a>.
Isle of Coll: postbox № PA78 104, Bousd
This little George-V postbox is set into a brick pillar at NM2563 : Isle of Coll: Bousd and serves the properties here along with the scattering of others in the surrounding area of northern Coll. It has nonstandard collection times - see NM2563 : Isle of Coll: collection plate on the postbox at Bousd.
Isle of Coll: collection plate on the postbox at Bousd A very old style of collection plate is still in use on this small, remote postbox (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4109944">NM2563 : Isle of Coll: postbox № PA78 104, Bousd</a>).

The times are nonstandard - 8:15 on Monday and Wednesday and Saturday mornings, and 7:30 on Friday mornings. Presumably the ferry timetables for Tuesdays and Saturdays are such that no post collected would leave the island until the following day anyway.
Isle of Coll: collection plate on the postbox at Bousd
A very old style of collection plate is still in use on this small, remote postbox (NM2563 : Isle of Coll: postbox № PA78 104, Bousd). The times are nonstandard - 8:15 on Monday and Wednesday and Saturday mornings, and 7:30 on Friday mornings. Presumably the ferry timetables for Tuesdays and Saturdays are such that no post collected would leave the island until the following day anyway.
Wet and boggy area North of Loch na Cloiche
Wet and boggy area North of Loch na Cloiche
Rocky ground north of Loch na Cloiche
Rocky ground north of Loch na Cloiche
Tidal inlet, Tràigh Thorastain Outflow of a burn through dunes.
Tidal inlet, Tràigh Thorastain
Outflow of a burn through dunes.
Struan, Coll Cottage in the north of the island.
Struan, Coll
Cottage in the north of the island.
Machair, Bousd Behind Tràigh Bhousd.
Machair, Bousd
Behind Tràigh Bhousd.
Tràigh Bhousd Beach on the north end of Coll.
Tràigh Bhousd
Beach on the north end of Coll.
Tràigh Bhousd Beach on the north end of Coll.
Tràigh Bhousd
Beach on the north end of Coll.
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Bousd is located at Grid Ref: NM2463 (Lat: 56.677882, Lng: -6.501779)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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