Aird Ma-Ruibhe

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Aird Ma-Ruibhe

Stubble field on Berneray
Stubble field on Berneray Credit: Hugh Venables

Aird Ma-Ruibhe is a prominent coastal feature located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is a headland that juts out into the North Atlantic Ocean, forming a distinctive point along the coastline. The name "Aird Ma-Ruibhe" translates to "Point of the Red Deer" in Gaelic, reflecting the area's rich natural heritage.

The headland is characterized by its rugged and dramatic cliffs, which rise steeply from the sea, creating a striking visual spectacle. These cliffs are composed of ancient rocks, dating back millions of years, providing geologists with valuable insights into the region's geological history.

Aird Ma-Ruibhe is well-known for its breathtaking views, offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding ocean and the sweeping coastal landscape. On a clear day, visitors can see as far as the inner Hebrides and the Isle of Skye.

The headland is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The cliffs provide nesting grounds for a variety of seabirds, including guillemots, razorbills, and puffins, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers. The surrounding moorland is dotted with heather and wildflowers, offering a vibrant display of colors during the summer months.

Access to Aird Ma-Ruibhe is possible via a network of footpaths that wind their way along the coastline, allowing visitors to explore the headland and appreciate its natural beauty up close. The area is protected and managed by local conservation organizations to preserve its ecological significance for future generations to enjoy.

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Aird Ma-Ruibhe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.704127/-7.1815904 or Grid Reference NF9180. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stubble field on Berneray
Stubble field on Berneray
Stubble fields, Berneray
Stubble fields, Berneray
Machair on Berneray
Machair on Berneray
Machair behind Berneray West Beach Fairly flat sandy grassland behind the dune ridge.
Machair behind Berneray West Beach
Fairly flat sandy grassland behind the dune ridge.
Track across the machair The machair on Berneray is as fine as anywhere along the Western Isles. The colours are mostly white and yellow from daisies, clover and buttercups, whilst the clover fills the air with a sweet perfume.
Track across the machair
The machair on Berneray is as fine as anywhere along the Western Isles. The colours are mostly white and yellow from daisies, clover and buttercups, whilst the clover fills the air with a sweet perfume.
Beach on the south coast of Berneray
Beach on the south coast of Berneray
Agricultural building, South Berneray Close to the end of the motor road that runs south-west from the west end of Borgh.
Agricultural building, South Berneray
Close to the end of the motor road that runs south-west from the west end of Borgh.
Angus Macaskill Monument Monument to Angus Macaskill who was known as the Nova Scotia Giant who was born at this location in 1825.
Angus Macaskill Monument
Monument to Angus Macaskill who was known as the Nova Scotia Giant who was born at this location in 1825.
Blackhouse earthworks at Sheabie
Blackhouse earthworks at Sheabie
The Berneray Ferry Terminal A view of the Berneray Ferry terminal taken from the adjacent causeway. The Calmac Ferry 'Loch Portain' can be seen moored at the slipway.
The Berneray Ferry Terminal
A view of the Berneray Ferry terminal taken from the adjacent causeway. The Calmac Ferry 'Loch Portain' can be seen moored at the slipway.
Approaching Berneray/Bearnaraigh
Approaching Berneray/Bearnaraigh
Berneray Pier Seen from the deck of MV 'Lochportain'.
Berneray Pier
Seen from the deck of MV 'Lochportain'.
Eilean Fuam The last skerry that the Sound of Harris ferry needs to avoid before docking in Berneray.
Eilean Fuam
The last skerry that the Sound of Harris ferry needs to avoid before docking in Berneray.
Berneray Causeway The construction of the causeway linking the island to North Uist in the 1990s made life much easier for the human residents of Berneray, but possibly not for the otter population.
Berneray Causeway
The construction of the causeway linking the island to North Uist in the 1990s made life much easier for the human residents of Berneray, but possibly not for the otter population.
Berneray Causeway The causeway linking the island of Berneray to North Uist was officially opened in 1998. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/bridges-causeways-and-ferries/berneray-causeway/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/bridges-causeways-and-ferries/berneray-causeway/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for details.
Berneray Causeway
The causeway linking the island of Berneray to North Uist was officially opened in 1998. See LinkExternal link for details.
Commemorative Plaque The plaque is self-explanatory, though I am a little surprised to see that it gives HRH his English title rather than his Scottish one, Duke of Rothesay.
Commemorative Plaque
The plaque is self-explanatory, though I am a little surprised to see that it gives HRH his English title rather than his Scottish one, Duke of Rothesay.
MV 'Lochportain' at Berneray The ferry from Leverburgh is just approaching the slipway at Aird Ma-Ruibhe on Berneray.
MV 'Lochportain' at Berneray
The ferry from Leverburgh is just approaching the slipway at Aird Ma-Ruibhe on Berneray.
A Deluge I was enjoying wandering about with the camera when it began to rain, and I barely made it back to the shelter of the car before the heavens opened, threatening to drown me and anyone else out in it. This was the view through the windscreen as I waited to board the Sound of Harris ferry.
A Deluge
I was enjoying wandering about with the camera when it began to rain, and I barely made it back to the shelter of the car before the heavens opened, threatening to drown me and anyone else out in it. This was the view through the windscreen as I waited to board the Sound of Harris ferry.
Show me another place!

Aird Ma-Ruibhe is located at Grid Ref: NF9180 (Lat: 57.704127, Lng: -7.1815904)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.704127,-7.1815904
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Ferry Terminal
Lat/Long: 57.7022069/-7.1801002
Bus Stop
Berneray Ferry Terminal
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 6010731775
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Berneray N Uist
Naptan Indicator: Slipway
Naptan Landmark: Slipway
Naptan NaptanCode: 94723592
Naptan Street: Slipway
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.7031475/-7.1802726
Cafe
Berneray Bistro
Contact Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Restaurant/Berneray-Shop-and-Bistro-514008445639497/
Internet Access: wlan
Toilets: yes
Toilets Wheelchair: designated
Website: https://www.bernerayshopandbistro.co.uk/bistro/
Wheelchair: limited
Lat/Long: 57.7066019/-7.1805447
Berneray Shop
Contact Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Restaurant/Berneray-Shop-and-Bistro-514008445639497/
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30
Phone: +44 1876 540288
Shop: convenience
Website: https://www.bernerayshopandbistro.co.uk/shop/
Wheelchair: limited
Lat/Long: 57.7066503/-7.1804339
Toilets
Access: yes
Fee: no
Toilets Disposal: flush
Unisex: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.7032051/-7.1802551
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: red
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 57.7032215/-7.1803574
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: red
Direction: SE
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 57.7064776/-7.1820384
Historic: memorial
Note: causeway opening stone
Website: https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/bridges-causeways-and-ferries/berneray-causeway/
Lat/Long: 57.7031742/-7.1810562
Recycling
Recycling Paper: yes
Recycling Plastic Bottles: yes
Recycling Type: container
Website: https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/household-waste/household-waste-recycling/recycling-points/
Lat/Long: 57.7030047/-7.1802105
Board Type: notice
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 57.7031955/-7.1801698
Sanitary Dump Station
Lat/Long: 57.703109/-7.1798976
Aird Ma-Ruibhe Square Cairn
Historic: archaeological_site
Lat/Long: 57.703437/-7.1818682
Aird Ma-Ruibhe Square Cairn
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
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Leisure: picnic_table
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Leisure: picnic_table
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Waste Disposal
Lat/Long: 57.7029563/-7.1801952
Generator Method: wind_turbine
Generator Source: wind
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 57.7030894/-7.1799504
Àird Ma-Ruibhe
Natural: cape
Lat/Long: 57.7043192/-7.180531
Ele: 96.0
Ele Msl: 96.0
Ele Source: GPS
Man Made: cairn
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Lat/Long: 57.7081546/-7.1851212
Board Type: public_transport
Description: Electronic information board displaying current time, next ferry departure time, and ferry effecting weather warnings
Information: board
Tourism: information
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Entrance: main
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Barrier: cattle_grid
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Entrance: main
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Toilets
Access: customers
Changing Table: yes
Female: yes
Male: yes
Wheelchair: yes
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Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 57.7052678/-7.1789339
Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
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Drinking Water
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Street Lamp
Lamp Mount: straight_mast
Lamp Type: electric
Support: pole
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Street Lamp
Lamp Mount: straight_mast
Lamp Type: electric
Support: pole
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Lamp Type: electric
Support: pole
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Street Lamp
Lamp Mount: straight_mast
Lamp Type: electric
Support: pole
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Lamp Mount: straight_mast
Lamp Type: electric
Support: pole
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Street Lamp
Lamp Mount: straight_mast
Lamp Type: electric
Support: pole
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