Eilean Eoghainn is a delightful small island set within the recesses of West Loch Tarbert in the Scottish county of Argyll. It is guarded by rocky ramparts but its...
...interior is a lovely wooded glade underset by bluebells. The dead trees make an ideal roost for the local heronry while...
...herring gulls nest on the rocks amongst red campions.
We came to a little beach and pier,...
...these are in the grounds of
Rhu House which would make an excellent B&B base to...
...explore the beaches and islands of lovely West Loch Tarbert. This island,
Eilean da Ghallagain even has its own small beach.
In 1960 the Islay ferry, the MV Locheil, sank just north of Eilean da Ghallagain. She had struck a rock further down the loch and was attempting to get to West Loch Tarbert pier near the head of the loch before sinking. Fortunately she came to rest on a mudbank, which prevented her sinking fully. There was no loss of life and even stock from the bar was rescued. MV Locheil was later salvaged and repaired. She continued on the run for another ten years... with a new captain.
