Àird a' Mhulaidh

Settlement in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Àird a' Mhulaidh

Hill of Lewis
Hill of Lewis Credit: Ralph Greig

Àird a' Mhulaidh is a small village located in the county of Inverness-shire in the Highlands of Scotland. Situated on the northern banks of Loch Ness, it is approximately 15 miles southwest of the city of Inverness.

The village is known for its stunning natural beauty, surrounded by rolling hills and forests, offering breathtaking views of the loch. The area is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous hiking and cycling trails that showcase the picturesque scenery.

Despite its small size, Àird a' Mhulaidh has a close-knit community that takes pride in its Gaelic heritage. The village is home to a number of traditional Gaelic-speaking families, and the language is still spoken by some residents.

The main industry in Àird a' Mhulaidh is tourism, with visitors drawn to the area for its tranquility and its proximity to Loch Ness. The village offers a range of accommodation options, including cozy bed and breakfasts and self-catering cottages.

There are also a few local amenities in Àird a' Mhulaidh, including a small shop where residents and visitors can purchase basic groceries and supplies. For more extensive shopping needs, residents typically travel to the nearby city of Inverness.

Overall, Àird a' Mhulaidh is a charming village nestled in the Scottish Highlands, offering a peaceful and idyllic escape for those seeking a taste of rural Scotland.

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Àird a' Mhulaidh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.995187/-6.7585836 or Grid Reference NB1810. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hill of Lewis
Hill of Lewis
Mountain trail
Mountain trail
Scaladale The river winds its waythrough wet grassland to Scaladale, on the sea shore at Bàgh Àird a' Mhulaidh.
Scaladale
The river winds its waythrough wet grassland to Scaladale, on the sea shore at Bàgh Àird a' Mhulaidh.
Waterfall below Creag na h-Iolaire, Harris Looking along Loch Seaforth/Loch Shiphoirt which forms the boundary between Harris and the Isle of Lewis.

Creag na h-Iolaire means Eagle's Rock.
Waterfall below Creag na h-Iolaire, Harris
Looking along Loch Seaforth/Loch Shiphoirt which forms the boundary between Harris and the Isle of Lewis. Creag na h-Iolaire means Eagle's Rock.
Unnamed burn below Creag na h-Iolaire, Harris Looking along Loch Seaforth/Loch Shiphoirt which forms the boundary between Harris and the Isle of Lewis.

Creag na h-Iolaire means Eagle's Rock.
Unnamed burn below Creag na h-Iolaire, Harris
Looking along Loch Seaforth/Loch Shiphoirt which forms the boundary between Harris and the Isle of Lewis. Creag na h-Iolaire means Eagle's Rock.
Welcome to the Isle of Harris The slightly random border between the Isle of Lewis (formerly in the county of Ross & Cromarty) and the Isle of Harris (formerly in Inverness-shire).
Welcome to the Isle of Harris
The slightly random border between the Isle of Lewis (formerly in the county of Ross & Cromarty) and the Isle of Harris (formerly in Inverness-shire).
View down Loch Seaforth (Loch Siophort) from Mulhagery
View down Loch Seaforth (Loch Siophort) from Mulhagery
Abhainn a' Mhuil at Mulhagery On the left is Lewis and on the right is Harris.
Abhainn a' Mhuil at Mulhagery
On the left is Lewis and on the right is Harris.
Abhainn a' Mhuil at Mulhagery Looking upstream along the burn that forms the boundary between Harris and Lewis.
Abhainn a' Mhuil at Mulhagery
Looking upstream along the burn that forms the boundary between Harris and Lewis.
Houses at Mulhagery Looking towards An Cliseam.
Houses at Mulhagery
Looking towards An Cliseam.
Ruined house at Scaladale
Ruined house at Scaladale
Greylag Geese (Anser anser), Scaladale In the mid 20th century the Outer Hebrides were the last refuge of native geese in Britain, but numbers, from various sources, are much larger these days.
Greylag Geese (Anser anser), Scaladale
In the mid 20th century the Outer Hebrides were the last refuge of native geese in Britain, but numbers, from various sources, are much larger these days.
Yacht in Loch Seaforth (Siophort) off Scaladale
Yacht in Loch Seaforth (Siophort) off Scaladale
Abhainn Sgaladail at Scaladale Looking towards the crag of Caisteal Ard.
Abhainn Sgaladail at Scaladale
Looking towards the crag of Caisteal Ard.
Abhainn Sgaladail at Scaladale Looking towards An Cliseam.
Abhainn Sgaladail at Scaladale
Looking towards An Cliseam.
Bagh Aird a' Mhulaidh at Scaladale Looking towards Ardvourlie Castle.
Bagh Aird a' Mhulaidh at Scaladale
Looking towards Ardvourlie Castle.
Ardvourlie Castle from Scaladale
Ardvourlie Castle from Scaladale
Pier at Scaladale The hill of Beinn a' Mhuil is in the background, with the valley to the left marking the border between Harris and Lewis.
Pier at Scaladale
The hill of Beinn a' Mhuil is in the background, with the valley to the left marking the border between Harris and Lewis.
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Àird a' Mhulaidh is located at Grid Ref: NB1810 (Lat: 57.995187, Lng: -6.7585836)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

Also known as: Ardvourlie

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.995187,-6.7585836
Barrier: cattle_grid
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 57.9941632/-6.7622152
Aird a Mhulaidh
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Power: pole
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Aird a' Mhulaidh
Alt Name: Ardvourlie
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Source: Bing
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Turning Circle
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Barrier: cattle_grid
Source: Bing
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Sgaladal
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Power: pole
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Operator: Scaladale Center
Tourism: hostel
Website: https://www.scaladale-centre.co.uk/hostel
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Bicycle Rental
Operator: Scaladale Center
Website: https://www.scaladale-centre.co.uk/bookings-checkout/mountain-biking
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Ford: yes
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Bagh Aird a Mhulaidh
Natural: bay
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Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.9951077/-6.7616331
Generator Method: wind_turbine
Generator Source: wind
Generator Type: horizontal_axis
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Generator Type: horizontal_axis
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.9943944/-6.7598736
Passing Place
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Passing Place
Lat/Long: 57.9926156/-6.7607782
Charging Station
Access: yes
Capacity: 2
Operator: ChargePlace Scotland
Operator Wikidata: Q105359316
Ref: 61291
Socket Type2 Output: 22 kW
Website: https://chargeplacescotland.org/cpmap/chargepoint/3035823/
Lat/Long: 57.9945648/-6.7621676
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