⚓ Scottish AnchoragesCharles Warlow

Bàgh Fèith a'Chaorainn

56.1201, -5.77235 Locate on map
At anchor in the bay
At anchor in the bay

This is a very pleasant bay on the remote northwest coast of Jura, one of several which are described on the Antares charts. The small sand and pebble beach is well hemmed in by the wild Jura landscape of small cliffs and in the summer very thick bracken. This makes exploring much beyond the shoreline difficult. However, it is very scenic so just enjoy sitting still and watching the sunset. There is a local seal colony occupying the tidal islands on the west side of the bay that will treat any visiting yacht with their usual curiosity and suspicion. A bit further south, Glengarrisdale bay is not on an Antares chart but looks doable. The main attraction here is Maclean's cave where the bones of resident Macleans were deposited after they had been slaughtered by some marauding Campbells in one of those typically Scottish 17th century blood baths. The west coast of Jura is so remote that in the Second World War it is reputed that crew from German U-Boats came ashore to poach a deer or two for their suppers.