Bucinch & Ceardach
These two small uninhabited islands, between Luss and Balmaha, were presented by the National Trust for Scotland in 1943 by Col. Charles L. Spenser of Warmanbie, Dumfries.
Uninhabited and completely unspoiled for centuries, Bucinch (which means the ‘Island of the Goats’) rises fairly steeply from a rocky coastline to a fairly central summit. The whole island, densely covered with trees and bushes, is a breeding ground for a large number of ground-nesting birds. On the south east shore there are the remains of an old stone jetty.
Situated to the east of Bucinch, Ceardach is known locally as Tinker's Island. It is a tiny islet which is little more than a rocky mass surrounded by deep water. However, despite its insular situation there are mature oaks, along with willow, shrubs, brambles and holly. During dry weather, the shallow soil means the plants quickly turn brown and can look autumnal even in the height of summer.
Ceardach has a natural harbour which is easily accessed near some flat exposed rocks making it the perfect place to arrive by boat and enjoy a picnic.
Contact
The
Ranger
Loch Lomond
Luss
Loch Lomond
G83
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1360) 870224
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