Fionnsabhagh

Settlement in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Fionnsabhagh

View towards Lingarabay Looking south. — View towards Lingarabay Credit: Richard Dorrell

Fionnsabhagh, also known as Fionnphort, is a small village located on the Isle of Mull, in the Inverness-shire region of Scotland. Situated on the western coast of the island, Fionnsabhagh offers stunning views of the surrounding Hebridean Sea and is a popular tourist destination.

The village is known for its picturesque landscapes, with rugged cliffs, pristine white sandy beaches, and clear turquoise waters. It serves as a gateway to the Isle of Iona, which is reachable by a short ferry ride from Fionnsabhagh. Iona is renowned for its ancient abbey and is considered a spiritual center and place of pilgrimage.

In Fionnsabhagh, visitors can explore the charming village itself, which has a small but vibrant community. The village features a few amenities such as a shop, a post office, and a café, making it a convenient base for exploring Mull and its surrounding areas.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of opportunities for activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife spotting. The nearby Lochbuie Estate offers scenic walks through woodland and moorland, where visitors may encounter red deer, otters, and various bird species.

Fionnsabhagh also hosts an annual agricultural show, attracting locals and visitors alike. This event showcases traditional farming practices, livestock exhibitions, and local crafts.

Overall, Fionnsabhagh is a hidden gem on the Isle of Mull, offering a tranquil and breathtaking escape for nature lovers and those seeking a taste of authentic Scottish island life.

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Fionnsabhagh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.774134/-6.9248934 or Grid Reference NG0786. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View towards Lingarabay

Looking south.

Richard Dorrell

Track and sheep pen, Lingarabay

A few nomadic sheep manage to survive here, among the heather and bedrock on the east coast of Harris.

Richard Dorrell

Ruin at Ardvey

Abandoned and derelict, in spite of being relatively modern.

Richard Dorrell

Loch Fhionnsabhaigh

The blue pay-to-view telescope is probably there to enable seal-watchers to get a closer view - though as the seals were today basking on rocks just a few yards from the shore, the scope was barely necessary. See also: NG0887 : Common seals in Loch Fhionnsabhaigh.

Richard Dorrell

Common seals in Loch Fhionnsabhaigh

A slightly zoomed-in image, taken from the shore of the loch.

Richard Dorrell

The road approaching Fionnsabhagh from the south

Sandy Gerrard

Fish Farm Pier at Loch Huamabhat

Sandy Gerrard

Desolate inland Harris

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Ralph Greig

Loch an Luig

One of the hundreds of small lochs among the gneiss of eastern Harris.

Anne Burgess

Loch SgÃ¹rr

The road is right on the brink of this small lochan.

Anne Burgess

Fionnsabhaigh

Finsbay is one of the scattered villages on the east side of Harris, settled by people evicted from the fertile machair land on the west during the Highand Clearances.

Anne Burgess

Finsbay

One of a handful of small settlements in Eastern Harris.

Anne Burgess

Sea Inlet at Ardvey

Marked on the map as a tidal pond, this is connected to the sea on the right, beyond the narrowest part. It is, unfortunately, difficult to photograph anything in this area without including the necessary evil of power lines.

Anne Burgess