Airidh a Bhruaich

Settlement in Ross-shire

Scotland

Airidh a Bhruaich

Abandoned House A house near the shore of Tòb Cheann Tarabhaigh, an ilnet of Loch Seaforth.
Abandoned House Credit: Anne Burgess

Airidh a Bhruaich is a small coastal settlement located in Ross-shire, Scotland. Situated on the western shores of the Scottish Highlands, this picturesque village offers breathtaking views of the surrounding natural beauty. The name Airidh a Bhruaich translates to "sheiling on the slope" in Gaelic, a fitting description for its position nestled between rolling hills and the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

The village is characterized by its charming traditional cottages, many of which date back centuries. These stone houses with their thatched roofs give Airidh a Bhruaich a quaint and timeless ambiance. The community is small but close-knit, with a population of around 200 residents who are known for their warm hospitality.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in and around Airidh a Bhruaich. The rugged coastline offers secluded sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, and rocky coves waiting to be discovered. The area is also rich in wildlife, with seabirds, seals, and even the occasional dolphin or whale being spotted offshore.

For those seeking outdoor adventures, there are numerous hiking trails that wind through the surrounding hills and offer panoramic views of the Highland landscape. Fishing is also a popular activity in Airidh a Bhruaich, with the nearby lochs teeming with trout and salmon.

Although small in size, Airidh a Bhruaich is a place of natural beauty and tranquility, making it an idyllic destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the Scottish Highlands.

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Airidh a Bhruaich Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.062393/-6.662447 or Grid Reference NB2517. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Abandoned House A house near the shore of Tòb Cheann Tarabhaigh, an ilnet of Loch Seaforth.
Abandoned House
A house near the shore of Tòb Cheann Tarabhaigh, an ilnet of Loch Seaforth.
Loyal Hebrideans Monument The reason of the monument is explained in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3481007">NB2517 : Plaque on a monument to the Hebrideans</a>. I regret not having found something else to photograph in this square!
Loyal Hebrideans Monument
The reason of the monument is explained in NB2517 : Plaque on a monument to the Hebrideans. I regret not having found something else to photograph in this square!
Abandoned croft house at Airidh a Bhruaich On the shore of Tòb Cheann Tarabhaigh.
Abandoned croft house at Airidh a Bhruaich
On the shore of Tòb Cheann Tarabhaigh.
Croft at Airidh a Bhruaich Almost no change over 5 years <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/572440">NB2417 : Croft at  Airidh  a'  Bhruaich</a>
Croft at Airidh a Bhruaich
Almost no change over 5 years NB2417 : Croft at Airidh a' Bhruaich
Cairn at Airidh a' Bhruaich Commemorating the landing here of Charles Edward Stuart [Bonnie Prince Charlie] on 4 May 1746, while on the run after the battle of Culloden 18 days earlier.
Cairn at Airidh a' Bhruaich
Commemorating the landing here of Charles Edward Stuart [Bonnie Prince Charlie] on 4 May 1746, while on the run after the battle of Culloden 18 days earlier.
House near Airidh a' Bhruaich With a shelter of trees to protect from the elements.
House near Airidh a' Bhruaich
With a shelter of trees to protect from the elements.
Croft houses at Airidh a' Bhruaich By the A859, overlooking Tob Cheann Tarabhaigh.
Croft houses at Airidh a' Bhruaich
By the A859, overlooking Tob Cheann Tarabhaigh.
Plaque on a monument to the Hebrideans Commemorating the fact that they did not betray Charles Edward Stuart [Bonnie Prince Charlie] when he was on the run after Culloden and landed here on 4 May 1746, in spite of a bounty of £30000 on offer.
Plaque on a monument to the Hebrideans
Commemorating the fact that they did not betray Charles Edward Stuart [Bonnie Prince Charlie] when he was on the run after Culloden and landed here on 4 May 1746, in spite of a bounty of £30000 on offer.
Monument to the loyalty of the Hebrideans Above the crofting township of Airidh a' Bhruaich. Commemorating the fact that Charles Edward Stuart [Bonnie Prince Charlie] was not betrayed by them when he was on the run after Culloden and landed here on 4 May 1746, in spite of a bounty of £30000 on offer.
Monument to the loyalty of the Hebrideans
Above the crofting township of Airidh a' Bhruaich. Commemorating the fact that Charles Edward Stuart [Bonnie Prince Charlie] was not betrayed by them when he was on the run after Culloden and landed here on 4 May 1746, in spite of a bounty of £30000 on offer.
Memorial near Loch Seaforth
Memorial near Loch Seaforth
House at Arivruaich / Airidh a' Bhruaich
House at Arivruaich / Airidh a' Bhruaich
View across moorland from Corra Chnoc, Isle of Lewis Looking towards Cearnabhal, the top of which is in the cloud.
View across moorland from Corra Chnoc, Isle of Lewis
Looking towards Cearnabhal, the top of which is in the cloud.
Fields and houses at Airidh a' Bhruaich
Fields and houses at Airidh a' Bhruaich
Ruined farmstead by Loch Seaforth/Loch Shiphoirt, Isle of Lewis The farmstead is marked as a ruin on the 1st Edition OS map surveyed during 1850-53.
Ruined farmstead by Loch Seaforth/Loch Shiphoirt, Isle of Lewis
The farmstead is marked as a ruin on the 1st Edition OS map surveyed during 1850-53.
Dorus Beag, Loch Seaforth/Loch Shiphoirt, Isle of Lewis Dorus Beag is the channel between the shore and a rock called Sgeir Liath which was under water at the time the photo was taken.  Dorus Beag means Little Door.
Dorus Beag, Loch Seaforth/Loch Shiphoirt, Isle of Lewis
Dorus Beag is the channel between the shore and a rock called Sgeir Liath which was under water at the time the photo was taken. Dorus Beag means Little Door.
Shieling mound, Rubha Àirigh an t-Sruth, Loch Seaforth/Loch Shiphoirt, Isle of Lewis According to the OS Name Book of 1848-1852, Rubha Àirigh an t-Sruth means The Streams Shieling's point.
Shieling mound, Rubha Àirigh an t-Sruth, Loch Seaforth/Loch Shiphoirt, Isle of Lewis
According to the OS Name Book of 1848-1852, Rubha Àirigh an t-Sruth means The Streams Shieling's point.
Loch Seaforth/Loch Shiphoirt, Isle of Lewis Looking towards Mullach Breac Mhalasgair.
Loch Seaforth/Loch Shiphoirt, Isle of Lewis
Looking towards Mullach Breac Mhalasgair.
Tob Sgeir nan Radan, Loch Seaforth/Loch Shiphoirt, Isle of Lewis The OS Name Book of 1848-52 describes Tob Sgeir nan Radan as a small bay or harbour. The name means Rat's Rock Bay.
Tob Sgeir nan Radan, Loch Seaforth/Loch Shiphoirt, Isle of Lewis
The OS Name Book of 1848-52 describes Tob Sgeir nan Radan as a small bay or harbour. The name means Rat's Rock Bay.
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Airidh a Bhruaich is located at Grid Ref: NB2517 (Lat: 58.062393, Lng: -6.662447)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

Also known as: Arivruaich

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