Rubha nan Gall

Rubha nan Gall is a small, windswept island off the coast of Argyll and Bute in Scotland, typified by rocky headlands, sheltered bays and low maritime heath and grassland. Its shoreline and surrounding seas support seals, diving seabirds and rich intertidal life, and the low-lying landscape gives wide, exposed views across the Sounds to neighbouring islands and the mainland.

The name, which can be translated as "point of the strangers", hints at a Norse or outsider presence in the region’s past; today the island is largely uninhabited and has been used historically for seasonal grazing and small-scale fishing. It attracts local boat visitors, birdwatchers and those interested in the quieter, rugged side of Argyll life, while nearby communities continue to draw on the same marine and crofting traditions that shaped the area for centuries.