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Rubha na h-Acairseid

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Rubha na h-Acairseid

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 Credit: Nick Ray

Rubha na h-Acairseid is a prominent coastal feature located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Also known as Achairst Point, it is a headland that extends into the North Atlantic Ocean. Situated on the western coast of the Scottish Highlands, it is approximately 8 kilometers northwest of the village of Gairloch.

This headland offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and the ocean. Its rocky cliffs rise steeply from the water, providing a dramatic backdrop to the rugged coastline. The area is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to various seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. Visitors can often spot seals basking on the rocky shores or swimming in the nearby waters.

Rubha na h-Acairseid is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. It offers excellent opportunities for hiking, with several coastal trails that wind along the headland, providing breathtaking vistas at every turn. The area is also known for its geological significance, with interesting rock formations and fossil deposits.

In addition to its natural beauty, Rubha na h-Acairseid is steeped in history. The headland was once home to a small settlement, and remnants of ancient buildings can still be seen. The site also played a role in local folklore and legends, adding to its mystique.

Overall, Rubha na h-Acairseid is a captivating coastal feature that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and historical significance.

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Rubha na h-Acairseid Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.986535/-7.3783039 or Grid Reference NF7301. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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.
Loch an Ail
Loch an Ail
Bruernish, Barra
Bruernish, Barra
Barra - Safe passage buoys, entrance to Bàgh Thiarabhagh The red (port) and green (starboard) buoys marking the safe channel into the convoluted Bàgh Thiarabhagh as seen from the end of the minor road through Bruernish (Bruairnis) on Barra.
Barra - Safe passage buoys, entrance to Bàgh Thiarabhagh
The red (port) and green (starboard) buoys marking the safe channel into the convoluted Bàgh Thiarabhagh as seen from the end of the minor road through Bruernish (Bruairnis) on 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.
Glaciated rock pavement A wide area of ice-scoured rock outcrop. The Lewisian Gneiss is wonderful to behold in locations like this where the rock is almost polished and it is possible to follow the pattern of folding and faulting for several metres across the surfaces. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7199294">NF7202 : Lewisian gneiss outcrop</a>.
Glaciated rock pavement
A wide area of ice-scoured rock outcrop. The Lewisian Gneiss is wonderful to behold in locations like this where the rock is almost polished and it is possible to follow the pattern of folding and faulting for several metres across the surfaces. See also NF7202 : Lewisian gneiss outcrop.
Lewisian gneiss outcrop The Lewisian Gneiss, exposed in extensive glaciated outcrops at this location (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7199287">NF7202 : Glaciated rock pavement</a>) shows remarkable banded structure or foliation. This originates where the early-formed, pale granitic rock has been intruded by dark basaltic material and the composite then deformed in a more or less plastic state. Shearing has caused dark material to be stretched out in thin bands (top left) or thicker, more brittle blocks which have started to detach from each other. The last record is of transverse fractures which have been filled with new, quartz-rich mineralisation. This view is around 45 cms wide.
Lewisian gneiss outcrop
The Lewisian Gneiss, exposed in extensive glaciated outcrops at this location (see NF7202 : Glaciated rock pavement) shows remarkable banded structure or foliation. This originates where the early-formed, pale granitic rock has been intruded by dark basaltic material and the composite then deformed in a more or less plastic state. Shearing has caused dark material to be stretched out in thin bands (top left) or thicker, more brittle blocks which have started to detach from each other. The last record is of transverse fractures which have been filled with new, quartz-rich mineralisation. This view is around 45 cms wide.
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
North Barra Radio Station View looking east over loch Ob
North Barra Radio Station
View looking east over loch Ob
Fuiay to the Black Isles
Fuiay to the Black Isles
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.
Bruairnis
Bruairnis
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Rubha na h-Acairseid is located at Grid Ref: NF7301 (Lat: 56.986535, Lng: -7.3783039)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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