Àird an Rùnair

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Àird an Rùnair

Potatoes growing on the Machair Crop affected by dry weather. — Potatoes growing on the Machair Credit: Alan Pickup

Àird an Rùnair is a prominent headland located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated along the coast, this rugged and picturesque point offers stunning views of the surrounding coastline and the nearby waters of the Moray Firth. The headland is characterized by its steep cliffs, which rise dramatically from the sea, providing a dramatic backdrop for visitors to admire.

The area surrounding Àird an Rùnair is rich in wildlife, with seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills often seen nesting on the cliffs. The waters below the headland are also home to a variety of marine life, including seals and dolphins, making it a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.

Visitors to Àird an Rùnair can enjoy scenic walks along the coastal paths, taking in the stunning views and exploring the rugged landscape. The headland is also a popular spot for fishing and birdwatching, with many visitors coming to the area to enjoy the tranquility and natural beauty of this remote coastal location. Overall, Àird an Rùnair is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the beauty of Scotland's rugged coastline.

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Àird an Rùnair Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.60511/-7.5398543 or Grid Reference NF6970. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Potatoes growing on the Machair

Crop affected by dry weather.

Alan Pickup

Approaching Traigh Iar

Traigh Iar - west coast or beach. There are quite a few Traigh Iar's dotted around the Hebrides!

Gordon Brown

Traigh Iar

Traigh Iar - west coast or beach. There are quite a few Traigh Iar's dotted around the Hebrides!

Gordon Brown

Traigh Iar, Balranald reserve

The huge beaches and skies of the Uists

Alan Reid

Beach and waves on TrÃ igh Iar

Richard Law

Turnstones at Balranald bird reserve

Not that rare around here, this is a small flock of Turnstones (Arenaria interpres) on a rock at the end of Tràigh Iar. The bird earns its name from its habit of flipping stones, searching for small insects, crustaceans and shellfish.

Richard Law

TrÃ igh Iar - the beach to the west of Balranald reserve

Richard Law

TrÃ igh Iar from the dunes

Another sweep of Hebridean sand. I personally think they're the finest in the world, but will admit that good weather helps a lot.

Richard Law

Traigh Iar

Peter Moore

Eilean na Rubha, North Uist

A stony, rocky headland overlooking the Sound of Monach/Caolas Mhonach.

M J Richardson

The Sound of Monach from Eilan an Rubha

With Heisker/Theisgeir or the Monach Islands/Na h-Eileanan Monach about 10km southwest.

M J Richardson

Sea Campion in North Uist

Silene uniflora on stony ground at Eilean an Rubha.

M J Richardson

TrÃ igh Iar at Balranald

Part of the RSPB Reserve on North Uist - beach and sand dunes, with machair behind.

M J Richardson

Path to the headland

On a trail on the RSPB reserve at Balranald.

M J Richardson

Newly reseeded machair

Behind the dunes. The machair is cultivated on a rotation; I suspect the wide drill spacing allows the seed bank of machair plants to establish without competition from the grass.

M J Richardson