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Stallaichean Mòra

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Stallaichean Mòra

The community of Locheport on the shore of Loch Eport Seen from the circular way-marked path on Beinn Langais as it leaves the summit and descends to the Pobull Fhinn stone circle.
The community of Locheport on the shore of Loch Eport Credit: Julian Paren

Stallaichean Mòra is a prominent coastal feature located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is classified as a headland or point, and it juts out into the North Sea. The headland is situated near the town of Inverness and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

Stallaichean Mòra is characterized by its rugged and dramatic landscape. It features steep cliffs that drop down into the sea, offering stunning views of the surrounding coastline. The headland is covered in lush green vegetation, including grasses, heather, and wildflowers, adding to its natural beauty.

One of the notable attractions of Stallaichean Mòra is its diverse wildlife. The headland is home to a variety of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, and gannets, which nest along the cliffs. Visitors can often spot seals basking on the rocks or swimming in the water below.

The headland also offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography. There are several well-maintained trails that lead visitors along the cliff tops, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the coastline and the open sea.

Access to Stallaichean Mòra is relatively easy, with a car park available nearby, and it is well-signposted from the main road. The headland is managed by local authorities, who have implemented measures to preserve its natural environment and protect its wildlife.

Overall, Stallaichean Mòra is a picturesque and ecologically significant coastal feature in Inverness-shire. Its stunning cliffs, diverse wildlife, and recreational opportunities make it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful escape by the sea.

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Stallaichean Mòra Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.554655/-7.2341473 or Grid Reference NF8763. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The community of Locheport on the shore of Loch Eport Seen from the circular way-marked path on Beinn Langais as it leaves the summit and descends to the Pobull Fhinn stone circle.
The community of Locheport on the shore of Loch Eport
Seen from the circular way-marked path on Beinn Langais as it leaves the summit and descends to the Pobull Fhinn stone circle.
Field, Loch Euphort It looks rough, but these fields show up as a green area against the moors when seen from the hills.
Field, Loch Euphort
It looks rough, but these fields show up as a green area against the moors when seen from the hills.
End of the B894 The road continues with a sharp bend to Saighdinis, only now coloured yellow on the maps.
End of the B894
The road continues with a sharp bend to Saighdinis, only now coloured yellow on the maps.
Locheport: postbox № HS6 8 A small postbox serving this small community, it is emptied at 9 o'clock on weekday mornings and half an hour earlier on Saturdays.
Locheport: postbox № HS6 8
A small postbox serving this small community, it is emptied at 9 o'clock on weekday mornings and half an hour earlier on Saturdays.
Sidinish: postbox № HS6 20 and the old post office This postbox stands outside the old post office, which was in the building to the right. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/854445">NF8763 : Sidinish Post Office</a> for a picture of the post office when it was operational. The post office had opened in the early part of 1930 but fell victim to the Network Change programme - in which 2,500 branches nationwide were axed - and its last day of business was 21 July 2008.
Sidinish: postbox № HS6 20 and the old post office
This postbox stands outside the old post office, which was in the building to the right. See NF8763 : Sidinish Post Office for a picture of the post office when it was operational. The post office had opened in the early part of 1930 but fell victim to the Network Change programme - in which 2,500 branches nationwide were axed - and its last day of business was 21 July 2008.
Saighdinis A settlement strung out along the southern shore of Loch Euphort.
Saighdinis
A settlement strung out along the southern shore of Loch Euphort.
Saighdinis A ruin beside the road along Loch Euphort.
Saighdinis
A ruin beside the road along Loch Euphort.
Minor road, Saighdinis The road along the southern shore of Loch Euphort.
Minor road, Saighdinis
The road along the southern shore of Loch Euphort.
Bin and postbox Due to wind, all the postboxes in North Uist have flaps.
Bin and postbox
Due to wind, all the postboxes in North Uist have flaps.
Ruin by the road Most ruins along this road look very robust.
Ruin by the road
Most ruins along this road look very robust.
Building site Looks like that are building a house at the right of the picture
Building site
Looks like that are building a house at the right of the picture
Bungalow on the edge A group of us actually stayed in this bungalow, the first time we visited North Uist. We did not notice the drop until we began looking round. It looks as if the workshop is in a small quarry,
Bungalow on the edge
A group of us actually stayed in this bungalow, the first time we visited North Uist. We did not notice the drop until we began looking round. It looks as if the workshop is in a small quarry,
Artist Studio I think the building behind the power line pole is one of the artist studios on this road
Artist Studio
I think the building behind the power line pole is one of the artist studios on this road
Tigh Alasdair - cottage near Saighdinis On a rise with Loch Euphort (a sea loch) behind and Loch a'Ghoill (fresh water) towards the camera.
Tigh Alasdair - cottage near Saighdinis
On a rise with Loch Euphort (a sea loch) behind and Loch a'Ghoill (fresh water) towards the camera.
Loch Eport Taken from close to what then was the end of the road. North and South Lee in the background.
Loch Eport
Taken from close to what then was the end of the road. North and South Lee in the background.
Boats on moorings with Li a Deas (South Lee) behind
Boats on moorings with Li a Deas (South Lee) behind
Post Box, Sidinish This minor road follows Loch Euphort which is just to the north
Post Box, Sidinish
This minor road follows Loch Euphort which is just to the north
Sidinish Post Office This Post Office overlooks Loch Euphort
Sidinish Post Office
This Post Office overlooks Loch Euphort
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Stallaichean Mòra is located at Grid Ref: NF8763 (Lat: 57.554655, Lng: -7.2341473)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Bàgh Ròisinis Sidnish Stallaichean Mòra Saighdinis Eilean Fhearghuis Locheport

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