- The Corryvreckan is one of the world’s largest whirlpools, located between the Scottish islands of Scarba and Jura. At high tide it’s roar can be heard up to 10 miles (16km) away.
Hazard to Shipping
- The Admiralty ‘West Coast of Scotland Guide’, warns sailors not to attempt to cross the passage without local knowledge.
- The Tidal Race between the islands in the Corryvreckan channel reaches over 8 knots, and is made more dangerous by an underwater pinnacle of rock which produces the whirlpool.
Mythology
- Cailleach Bheur, the Scottish Goddess of Winter, used the Corryvreckan to wash her tartan coat, once cleaned, the coat turned white, and became the blanket of snow that signalled Winter had arrived.
- St. Adomnan of Iona (c.628-704 ) CE Abbot of Iona, described the Corryvreckan as the Charybdis Brecani.
The Corryvreckan
