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Rubha Bhruairnis

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Rubha Bhruairnis

Curachan A skerry off the east coast of Barra.
Curachan Credit: Anne Burgess

Rubha Bhruairnis is a prominent headland located on the north coast of the Inverness-shire region in Scotland. This coastal feature juts out into the North Sea, offering stunning views of the surrounding rugged coastline and the open ocean. The headland is characterized by steep cliffs that rise dramatically from the sea, creating a striking visual contrast against the deep blue waters below.

Rubha Bhruairnis is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, with opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and photography. The headland is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including seabirds such as puffins and gannets, as well as seals and dolphins that can often be spotted in the waters surrounding the headland.

Visitors to Rubha Bhruairnis can explore the rugged coastal paths that wind their way around the headland, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The headland is also home to a historic lighthouse, which stands as a reminder of the area's maritime heritage. Overall, Rubha Bhruairnis is a stunning natural landmark that showcases the rugged beauty of the Scottish coastline.

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Rubha Bhruairnis Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.981694/-7.3809994 or Grid Reference NF7300. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Curachan A skerry off the east coast of Barra.
Curachan
A skerry off the east coast of Barra.
Sgeir Fhiaclach Skerries Off the east coast of Barra. Maol Domhnaich in the background on the left, the dominant island at the entrance to Castlebay.
Sgeir Fhiaclach Skerries
Off the east coast of Barra. Maol Domhnaich in the background on the left, the dominant island at the entrance to Castlebay.
Curachan skerry A prominent skerry off the east coast of Barra.
Curachan skerry
A prominent skerry off the east coast of Barra.
Loch an Ail
Loch an Ail
Bruernish, Barra
Bruernish, Barra
Barra - Inlet near Bruernish (Bruairnis) This little inlet is to the south of the road leading to Rubha Chàrnain out of Bruernish (Bruairnis).
Barra - Inlet near Bruernish (Bruairnis)
This little inlet is to the south of the road leading to Rubha Chàrnain out of Bruernish (Bruairnis).
Crofts of Bruairnis Looking over the land at the extreme south east of the village.
Crofts of Bruairnis
Looking over the land at the extreme south east of the village.
Inlet with boat A tiny, natural harbour at the end of a linear channel. Features such as this channel have been eroded by glaciation which follows weaker rock adjacent to faults, one of which can be seen running parallel to the channel which has been cleared.
Inlet with boat
A tiny, natural harbour at the end of a linear channel. Features such as this channel have been eroded by glaciation which follows weaker rock adjacent to faults, one of which can be seen running parallel to the channel which has been cleared.
Bruairnis with rock outcrop Looking over rough ground towards the crofts of Buairnis. The glaciated rock outcrop show excellent and characteristic linear textures in the Lewisian Gneiss.
Bruairnis with rock outcrop
Looking over rough ground towards the crofts of Buairnis. The glaciated rock outcrop show excellent and characteristic linear textures in the Lewisian Gneiss.
Bruairnis, Barra
Bruairnis, Barra
Construction, Buaile nam Bodach
Construction, Buaile nam Bodach
A888, Buaile nam Bodach The road around Barra.
A888, Buaile nam Bodach
The road around Barra.
Wetland, Barra Beside the circular road south of Buaile nam Bodach.
Wetland, Barra
Beside the circular road south of Buaile nam Bodach.
North Barra Radio Station View looking east over loch Ob
North Barra Radio Station
View looking east over loch Ob
Loch an Ali Small, reasonably eutrophic, loch near the east coast of Barra.
Loch an Ali
Small, reasonably eutrophic, loch near the east coast of Barra.
Entrance to Loch Ob Looking into Loch Ob. This really is an arm of the sea - see next picture for the view in the opposite direction.
Entrance to Loch Ob
Looking into Loch Ob. This really is an arm of the sea - see next picture for the view in the opposite direction.
Entrance to Loch Ob Looking out to sea from the entrance to Loch Ob. An extraordinary geographical/geological feature - possibly a fault, it is navigable by small boats when the tide is in. The previous photo looks in the other direction.
Entrance to Loch Ob
Looking out to sea from the entrance to Loch Ob. An extraordinary geographical/geological feature - possibly a fault, it is navigable by small boats when the tide is in. The previous photo looks in the other direction.
Summit of Fuiay Fuiay is the highest of the small isles lying just off the northeast coast of Barra. The 107m summit affords a view to the northwest of numerous rocks and skerries and in the distance Traigh Mhor ("Big Beach"), which is the runway for Barra Airport.
Summit of Fuiay
Fuiay is the highest of the small isles lying just off the northeast coast of Barra. The 107m summit affords a view to the northwest of numerous rocks and skerries and in the distance Traigh Mhor ("Big Beach"), which is the runway for Barra Airport.
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Rubha Bhruairnis is located at Grid Ref: NF7300 (Lat: 56.981694, Lng: -7.3809994)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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