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Port Driseach, Tighnabruaich

Tighnabruaich, Argyll and Bute · PA21 2EA

Rocky shore at Port Driseach on the Kyles of Bute, just north of Tighnabruaich, with plenty of sea glass including lavender and cobalt.

About Port Driseach, Tighnabruaich

The shore along the B8000 at Port Driseach, just north of Tighnabruaich village, faces the West Kyle of Bute. It is a rocky beach with easy access from the road. The collector who pinned it rated it 'loads of glass', which makes it one of the better reported spots on the Cowal coast.

Sea glass at Port Driseach, Tighnabruaich

Reported colours are lavender, aqua, cobalt, white, seafoam, green, amber and soft blue. Search the rocky stretches.

Visiting Port Driseach, Tighnabruaich

Safety
Check the tide times before you go and head out on a falling tide, so you're never cut off. Keep away from the bottom of cliffs, wear sturdy shoes on rocks, and only take sea glass and other man-made rubbish: pebbles, sand and shells should stay on the beach.
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    Sources

    • seaglassmap.com : Community pin ('Tiaghnabruich Beach'): rocky, easy access, 'loads of glass'; lavender, aqua, cobalt, white, seafoam, green, amber, soft blue

    Last updated 23 October 2026

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