Cleit Ruadh

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Cleit Ruadh

Houses on Boreray/Boraraigh Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Cleit Ruadh is a prominent headland located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. This coastal feature juts out into the North Sea, providing stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The name Cleit Ruadh translates to "red cliff" in Gaelic, referencing the distinctive red sandstone cliffs that characterize the area.

The headland of Cleit Ruadh is known for its rugged beauty and unique geological formations. Visitors to the area can explore the cliffs and rocky shoreline, taking in the sights and sounds of the crashing waves and seabirds that call this headland home. The headland is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with a variety of seabirds making their nests along the cliffs.

In addition to its natural beauty, Cleit Ruadh also holds historical significance. The headland is home to several ancient archaeological sites, including burial mounds and standing stones, providing a glimpse into the area's past.

Overall, Cleit Ruadh is a must-visit destination for nature lovers, history buffs, and anyone looking to experience the rugged beauty of the Scottish coastline.

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Cleit Ruadh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.716947/-7.3000251 or Grid Reference NF8482. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Houses on Boreray/Boraraigh

Sandy Gerrard

Boreray from Rubha Bhoisnis

Looking across to the buildings on Boreray from Rubha Bhoisnis on Berneray. Signs of habitation on the island with two houses that look weatherproof, plus a red tractor and dinghy with outboard motor, neither of which are likely to be of much use to the dozens of small white specs which are grazing sheep.

Gordon Hatton

Houses on Boreray (North Uist)

Boreray has a population of 1. I visited it on a boat trip organised from Berneray in July 2006. I believe the photo shows the residents house and another house which is let to viitors.

Alasdair Watson

Boreray (North Uist) from the sea

Picture was taken from a boat at anchor off the beach, before boarding a dinghy to land on the beach.

Alasdair Watson

Boreray Sheep

Some of the many blcak sheep grazing on Boreray (North Uist).

Alasdair Watson

View from Mullach Mor, Boreray, North Uist

Looking SSE from Mullach Mor, over Loch Mor and towards North Uist.

Alasdair Watson

Mol Mor, Boreray, North Uist

Looking over the narrow strip of land which separates Loch Mor from the sea.

Alasdair Watson

Coastal Crevasse on Boreray North Uist

A trap for the unwary walking along the Southwest coast of Boreray. As this feature does not appear on the map, the location may be slightly incorrect, but it is to the South of Loch Mor.

Alasdair Watson