Camba

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Camba

Junction on the path to Aird Horragaigh, South Uist From the end of the tarred road, an excellent grass track heads south. Although it deteriorates a little, it still makes a great afternoon walk. — Junction on the path to Aird Horragaigh, South Uist Credit: AlastairG

Camba is a notable coastal headland located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated along the rugged coastline, Camba offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the North Sea. The headland is characterized by steep cliffs that drop down to the sea below, creating a dramatic and picturesque scene.

Camba is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and photography. The headland is home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds such as puffins and guillemots, making it a prime spot for birdwatching.

Visitors to Camba can also enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding coastline and the nearby villages of Inverness-shire. The headland is easily accessible by foot, with a network of hiking trails leading visitors to the top of the cliffs where they can take in the breathtaking scenery.

Overall, Camba is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers looking to explore the stunning beauty of the Scottish coastline.

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Camba Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.345238/-7.2424831 or Grid Reference NF8440. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Junction on the path to Aird Horragaigh, South Uist

From the end of the tarred road, an excellent grass track heads south. Although it deteriorates a little, it still makes a great afternoon walk.

AlastairG

Schoolmaster's house, East Gerinish

Standing on the hillside near a ruined croft, the schoolmaster's house would have had a commanding view over the school below. NF8339 : View of East Gerinish school from the schoolmaster's house

AlastairG

View of East Gerinish school from the schoolmaster's house

The schoolmaster would have missed nothing from this viewpoint. NF8339 : Schoolmaster's house, East Gerinish The three pillars on the right on the school 'enclosure' frame the girls' and boys' gates. NF8339 : 19th century East Gerinish school at Aird Horragaigh

AlastairG

Eilean Mhic'ille Phadruig

I think the burrows are puffin nests.

Toby Speight

Southern tip of Liursaigh Dubh

Toby Speight

Fish farming near Eilean Ornais

Toby Speight

On the road to Caolas Liubharsaigh

Gordon Brown

On the road to Caolas Liubharsaigh

That's salt water on the right (always difficult to be certain in the Uists!).

Gordon Brown

Loch Sheileabhaig

A salt-water sea loch.

Gordon Brown

Cattle grid on the road to Caolas Liubharsaigh

Gordon Brown

Bagh a Mhanaich

Bagh a Mhanaich and the site of the old school house (in the middle distance along side the water).

Rupert Fleetingly

Ruined Croft House

Overlooking the site of the school house. There are several older ruins just to the north.

Rupert Fleetingly

Wild lilies on lake near Loch Skiport

sue middleton

Siolaigh MÃ²r

Island off South Uist, seen from Hecla.

Richard Webb

Continuing Collapse

The storms of December 2013 have robbed this ruin of its southern gable end. See NF8339 : Ruined Croft House

Rupert Fleetingly

Path to Loch Sgiopoirt

This path leads towards some now abandoned crofting communities on the shores of Loch Sgiopoirt [Loch Skipport]. There was once a school, to which one family sent 13 children. Now this is a very quiet corner of South Uist.

Gordon Hatton