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Àird nan Laogh

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Àird nan Laogh

Peaty pool by the roadside Cotton grass by the roadside, looking south east towards the hills beyond Lochmaddy.
Peaty pool by the roadside Credit: Gordon Hatton

Àird nan Laogh is a prominent coastal feature located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is a headland or point that juts out into the North Atlantic Ocean, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding coastal landscape.

Situated in the western part of Inverness-shire, Àird nan Laogh is characterized by its rugged cliffs and rocky coastline, which are typical of the Scottish Highlands. The headland is mainly composed of ancient rock formations, including sandstone and granite, which have been shaped over millions of years by the relentless forces of erosion.

The headland is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with various species of seabirds, including gannets and fulmars, nesting along the cliffs. The surrounding waters are also teeming with marine life, making it a popular spot for fishing and wildlife enthusiasts.

Access to Àird nan Laogh is relatively easy, with a well-maintained footpath leading visitors to the headland. The path offers breathtaking views of the coastline and allows visitors to explore the area at their own pace. There are also designated viewpoints along the route, providing ideal spots for photography or simply taking in the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Overall, Àird nan Laogh is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat by the sea. Its outstanding natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and accessibility make it a popular attraction in Inverness-shire, attracting visitors from near and far.

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Àird nan Laogh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.649172/-7.1722582 or Grid Reference NF9173. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Peaty pool by the roadside Cotton grass by the roadside, looking south east towards the hills beyond Lochmaddy.
Peaty pool by the roadside
Cotton grass by the roadside, looking south east towards the hills beyond Lochmaddy.
Peat stacks at Stolie Moorland dropping gently to a tidal channel, with Beinn Mhor in the distance.
Peat stacks at Stolie
Moorland dropping gently to a tidal channel, with Beinn Mhor in the distance.
Tidal channels and mud flats Having squeezed into a corner of this square, further progress across the tidal mud flats would appear to be a foolish move. The unnamed islet some 150m away is, according to the OS map, surrounded by sand. In reality it appears to be a rather sicky mud.
Tidal channels and mud flats
Having squeezed into a corner of this square, further progress across the tidal mud flats would appear to be a foolish move. The unnamed islet some 150m away is, according to the OS map, surrounded by sand. In reality it appears to be a rather sicky mud.
A maze of muddy channels Looking east from the Rubha Dubh promontory across a maze of muddy channels, exposed rocks and little islands.
A maze of muddy channels
Looking east from the Rubha Dubh promontory across a maze of muddy channels, exposed rocks and little islands.
Tidal channel from Rubha Dubh There's a maze of muddy tidal channels here. The OS map indicates sand, but only the foolish, or those with chest waders would be tempted to cross these muddy channels.
Tidal channel from Rubha Dubh
There's a maze of muddy tidal channels here. The OS map indicates sand, but only the foolish, or those with chest waders would be tempted to cross these muddy channels.
Tidal channel between Aird Innis and Aird nan Laogh Seen close to low tide. Aird Innis, almost a separate island is on the far side of the mud.
Tidal channel between Aird Innis and Aird nan Laogh
Seen close to low tide. Aird Innis, almost a separate island is on the far side of the mud.
Tidal channel between Aird Innis and Aird nan Laogh Seen close to low tide. Aird Innis, almost a separate island is on the far side of the mud.
Tidal channel between Aird Innis and Aird nan Laogh
Seen close to low tide. Aird Innis, almost a separate island is on the far side of the mud.
Cama Lochan Beinn Mhor in the background.
Cama Lochan
Beinn Mhor in the background.
Peat Bank By the Lochportain road.
Peat Bank
By the Lochportain road.
Loch Dheoir From the Lochportain road.
Loch Dheoir
From the Lochportain road.
Open Moorland Looking towards houses at Braigh Chalasaigh.
Open Moorland
Looking towards houses at Braigh Chalasaigh.
Loch Dheoir In the distance can be seen Li a Tuath (250m), Li a Deas (281m) and Eabhal (347m)
Loch Dheoir
In the distance can be seen Li a Tuath (250m), Li a Deas (281m) and Eabhal (347m)
Loch Dheoir In the distance can be seen Li a Tuath (250m), Li a Deas (281m) and Eabhal (347m)
Loch Dheoir
In the distance can be seen Li a Tuath (250m), Li a Deas (281m) and Eabhal (347m)
Loch Siginis In the distance can be seen Li a Tuath (250m), Li a Deas (281m), Eabhal (347m) and, on South Uist, Thacla (606m)
Loch Siginis
In the distance can be seen Li a Tuath (250m), Li a Deas (281m), Eabhal (347m) and, on South Uist, Thacla (606m)
Electricity Pole Crossing the soggy peat, as seen at the forefront of the photograph
Electricity Pole
Crossing the soggy peat, as seen at the forefront of the photograph
Tidal rapid draining Loch Dheoir Behind Lochmaddy is an area of shallow lagoons filled and drained by the tides each day. Where the tide runs between the rocks, tidal rapids are formed like this one in a narrows which drains Loch Dheoir towards Loch Blathaisbhal during the ebb.
Tidal rapid draining Loch Dheoir
Behind Lochmaddy is an area of shallow lagoons filled and drained by the tides each day. Where the tide runs between the rocks, tidal rapids are formed like this one in a narrows which drains Loch Dheoir towards Loch Blathaisbhal during the ebb.
Loch Dheoir In the distance are Li a Tuath (North Less), Li a Deas (South Lee) and Eabhal (Eaval), all in the south-east of North Uist.
Loch Dheoir
In the distance are Li a Tuath (North Less), Li a Deas (South Lee) and Eabhal (Eaval), all in the south-east of North Uist.
South-east slopes of Beinn Mhor, North Uist
South-east slopes of Beinn Mhor, North Uist
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Àird nan Laogh is located at Grid Ref: NF9173 (Lat: 57.649172, Lng: -7.1722582)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///lushly.loudness.whisker. Near Lochmaddy, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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