Rubha Mhaide

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Rubha Mhaide

Houses on Boreray/Boraraigh Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Rubha Mhaide is a prominent headland located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. This coastal feature juts out into the North Sea, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The headland is characterized by steep cliffs that drop down to the rocky shoreline below.

At the tip of Rubha Mhaide, there is a small point that provides a perfect vantage point for observing the sea and the wildlife that call this area home. Seabirds can often be seen flying overhead, and seals can sometimes be spotted basking on the rocks below.

The rugged beauty of Rubha Mhaide makes it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts looking to explore the Scottish coastline. The headland is also steeped in history, with ancient ruins and archaeological sites scattered throughout the area.

Overall, Rubha Mhaide is a picturesque and tranquil spot that offers visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty of the Scottish coast. Whether you're looking to hike, birdwatch, or simply take in the stunning views, this headland has something to offer for everyone.

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Rubha Mhaide Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.707407/-7.2977027 or Grid Reference NF8480. 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

Beach on Boreray North Uist

Looking at the beach from the machair.

Alasdair Watson

Blackhouse ruins on Boreray North Uist

Ruins of blackhouse near the South end of the beach on Boreray, North Uist. These ruins may date from the nineteenth century.

Alasdair Watson

Eilean a' MhÃ²rain

Sandy Gerrard

Aird a'Mhorrain

Trig on a small hill that was probably once an island. Now its at the end of a very long beach.

Richard Webb

Eilean a Mhorain

Eilean a Mhorain is in the foreground; Boreray and Pabbay in the distance

Frances Watts

View from Ãird a' MhÃ²rain

Looking north to the headland with the hills of the Isle of Harris in the distance

Stuart Wilding

End of the Grenitote peninsula

At the end of the peninsula there is a large area of flat rocks, exposed at low tide.

Rob Burke

Lon Hulabhaig

Grass, sandy bay and rocks at the northern tip of Aird a' Mhorain, North Uist.

Colin Smith

Across Hamaran on the Greinetobht peninsula

Hamaran is the name given to the lower slopes of the Àird a’ Mhòrain dune hills, whilst Mol nan Easgann appears to be the shallow bay to the east. Boraraigh lies just offshore to the north.

Richard Law