The Island of Eigg lies South East of Rum, closer to the mainland, some 13 miles by ferry from Mallaig. It has distinctive geology and is recognised from afar by its famous ‘Sgurr’ which forms a dramatic termination to the pitchstone ridge that forms a ‘backbone’ to the island. Another feature is the Jurassic sedimentary rock which is exposed along the shore line on the north part of the island, and unusual large round boulders (or concretions) of cemented sandstone.
The Sgurr of Eigg from off Galmisdale
The Sgurr of Eigg from the Sound of Sleat.
The Sgurr of Eigg
Rock Pool Laig Bay
Jurassic floor, Laig
Sandstone Concretion, Laig Bay
Laig Bay Sandstone Concretions supported on pillars of softer sandstone.
Marigolds, Laig Bay
The shore at Kildonnan
Kildonnan Harbour