Rubha nam Baraillean

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Rubha nam Baraillean

Jetty and boat on Loch Sgealtair
Jetty and boat on Loch Sgealtair Credit: Alan Pickup

Rubha nam Baraillean is a prominent coastal feature located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is a headland or point that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, offering stunning views and a unique geological landscape. The headland is situated on the western coast of Scotland, near the village of Poolewe.

One of the defining characteristics of Rubha nam Baraillean is its rugged and rocky terrain. The headland is composed of ancient metamorphic rocks, which have been shaped over centuries by the powerful forces of erosion and weathering. This has resulted in the formation of cliffs and jagged outcrops, adding to the dramatic beauty of the area.

The headland is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The coastal heath and grasslands provide habitat for a variety of plant species, including heather, gorse, and wildflowers. Seabirds can often be spotted nesting on the cliffs, while seals and otters can be seen swimming in the surrounding waters.

The location of Rubha nam Baraillean also makes it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy hiking along the coastal paths, which offer breathtaking views of the ocean and surrounding landscapes. The headland is also a great spot for birdwatching, with numerous species of seabirds frequently spotted in the area.

In summary, Rubha nam Baraillean is a stunning coastal feature in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Its rugged terrain, rich biodiversity, and picturesque views make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

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Rubha nam Baraillean Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.600739/-7.1594277 or Grid Reference NF9168. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Jetty and boat on Loch Sgealtair
Jetty and boat on Loch Sgealtair
Lochmaddy/Loch nam Madadh
Lochmaddy/Loch nam Madadh
Works ongoing at Lochmaddy Pier See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2897842">NF9267 : Lochmaddy Pier</a> for an earlier view.
Works ongoing at Lochmaddy Pier
See NF9267 : Lochmaddy Pier for an earlier view.
Hamarsaigh From the ferry into Lochmaddy.
Hamarsaigh
From the ferry into Lochmaddy.
Seaweed at Lochmaddy At low tide there is a very large expanse of rocks covered in vegetation here.
Seaweed at Lochmaddy
At low tide there is a very large expanse of rocks covered in vegetation here.
Taigh Chearsabhagh The buildings house a museum and arts centre, and a café with excellent home baking.
Taigh Chearsabhagh
The buildings house a museum and arts centre, and a café with excellent home baking.
MV 'Hebrides' at Lochmaddy The MV 'Hebrides' is the ferry from Uig in Skye to Tarbert in Harris and Lochmaddy in South Uist. Until the Berneray causeway was built and the Sound of Harris ferry service started, this was the only way to get from the northern to the southern Western Isles.
MV 'Hebrides' at Lochmaddy
The MV 'Hebrides' is the ferry from Uig in Skye to Tarbert in Harris and Lochmaddy in South Uist. Until the Berneray causeway was built and the Sound of Harris ferry service started, this was the only way to get from the northern to the southern Western Isles.
MV 'Cuma' The MV 'Cuma' is available for charter and regularly makes trips to St Kilda from her base in Miavaig in West Lewis. This week she was coming in to pick up a party of botanists on their way to survey the islands south of Barra. Pictured passing the dolphin statue outside the Caledonian MacBrayne office and terminal at Lochmaddy.
MV 'Cuma'
The MV 'Cuma' is available for charter and regularly makes trips to St Kilda from her base in Miavaig in West Lewis. This week she was coming in to pick up a party of botanists on their way to survey the islands south of Barra. Pictured passing the dolphin statue outside the Caledonian MacBrayne office and terminal at Lochmaddy.
Lochmaddy Marina The outermost pontoons at Lochmaddy, in use by a handful of pleasure boats.
Lochmaddy Marina
The outermost pontoons at Lochmaddy, in use by a handful of pleasure boats.
MV 'Hebrides' Leaving Lochmaddy The ferry is setting off for Uig in the Isle of Skye.
MV 'Hebrides' Leaving Lochmaddy
The ferry is setting off for Uig in the Isle of Skye.
Lochmaddy Marina This is very nearly the whole of the marina, which is used by commercial and pleasure boats.
Lochmaddy Marina
This is very nearly the whole of the marina, which is used by commercial and pleasure boats.
Lochmaddy Marina and Ferry Terminal MV 'Hebrides' at the ferry pier, from the pontoon giving access to the marina.
Lochmaddy Marina and Ferry Terminal
MV 'Hebrides' at the ferry pier, from the pontoon giving access to the marina.
On final approach to Loch Maddy I boarded the ferry at Tarbert, Isle of Harris a couple of hours ago and was told that the ferry had a change of plan and instead of going directly to Uig on Skye was now going via Loch Maddy on North Uist. All at no extra cost!
On final approach to Loch Maddy
I boarded the ferry at Tarbert, Isle of Harris a couple of hours ago and was told that the ferry had a change of plan and instead of going directly to Uig on Skye was now going via Loch Maddy on North Uist. All at no extra cost!
Go on, read it for yourself...
Go on, read it for yourself...
An Glais-eilean Meadhonach Mind your navigation in these waters! Can you imagine sailing into Loch Maddy on foggy days prior to the advent of radar, radio beacons, and sonar?
An Glais-eilean Meadhonach
Mind your navigation in these waters! Can you imagine sailing into Loch Maddy on foggy days prior to the advent of radar, radio beacons, and sonar?
Shore and small islands at Lochmaddy
Shore and small islands at Lochmaddy
Bagh Kersavagh, Lochmaddy The English is, I guess, Kersavay Bay.
Bagh Kersavagh, Lochmaddy
The English is, I guess, Kersavay Bay.
Pontoons at Lochmaddy And just look at the clarity of the water!
Pontoons at Lochmaddy
And just look at the clarity of the water!
Show me another place!

Rubha nam Baraillean is located at Grid Ref: NF9168 (Lat: 57.600739, Lng: -7.1594277)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.600739,-7.1594277
Loch nam Madadh
Is In: Uibhist a Tuath, Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland, UK
Name En: Lochmaddy
Name Gd: Loch nam Madadh
Place: village
Population: 300
Wikidata: Q1738877
Wikipedia: en:Lochmaddy
Lat/Long: 57.5996251/-7.1608574
Bus Stop
Lochmaddy Ferry Terminal
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 6010731736
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Ferry Terminal
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: Ferry Terminal
Naptan NaptanCode: 94723549
Naptan Street: A865
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.5967169/-7.1568418
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 12:45; Sa 08:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: pole
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: HS6 10
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Lat/Long: 57.5983316/-7.1588529
Seamark Information: Visible 284° -304° .
Seamark Light Category: upper
Seamark Light Character: Oc
Seamark Light Colour: green
Seamark Light Height: 10
Seamark Light Period: 8
Seamark Light Range: 4
Seamark Light Reference: A 3999.21
Seamark Light Sequence: 6+(2)
Seamark Name: Lochmaddy Ro-Ro Pier Dir Lt
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 57.5966667/-7.1573667
Ferry Terminal
Ferry: yes
Public Transport: station
Lat/Long: 57.5964823/-7.1573761
Charging Station
Access: yes
Capacity: 2
Fee: yes
Operator: ChargePlace Scotland
Operator Wikidata: Q105359316
Postal Code: HS6 5AA
Ref: 50906
Socket Chademo: 1
Socket Chademo Output: 50 kW
Socket Type2: 1
Socket Type2 Output: 43 kW
Socket Type2 Cable: 1
Website: https://chargeplacescotland.org/cpmap/chargepoint/621127/
Lat/Long: 57.5968821/-7.1572653
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 12:45; Sa 08:00
Drive Through: yes
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: HS6 28
Lat/Long: 57.6045354/-7.1623549
Bus Stop
Taigh Chearsabhagh
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5983753/-7.159197
Bus Stop
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 6010696
Naptan NaptanCode: 94726437
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.6013419/-7.1630592
Board Type: wildlife
Description: Lochmaddy European Marine Site (special area of Conservation). Presenta the marine life in the local area.
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 57.5981211/-7.1586237
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: grey
Material: wood
Seats: 5
Lat/Long: 57.6021514/-7.1625447
Generator Method: wind_turbine
Generator Source: wind
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 57.5986267/-7.1583675
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Material: wood
Seats: 5
Lat/Long: 57.596824/-7.1566526
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: silver
Material: metal
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 57.596556/-7.1565749
Generator Method: wind_turbine
Generator Source: wind
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 57.5991214/-7.1566383
Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Payment Coins: yes
Phone: +44 1876 500381
Lat/Long: 57.6045531/-7.1624021
Recycling
Opening Hours: 24/7
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 57.5968596/-7.1565966
Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Operator: BT
Operator Wikidata: Q593786
Payment Coins: yes
Phone: +44 1876 500357
Lat/Long: 57.6013239/-7.1630262
Public Bookcase
Lat/Long: 57.5966175/-7.1568241
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: red
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 57.6007111/-7.1619639
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: silver
Material: metal
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 57.5965315/-7.1565987
Recycling
Opening Hours: 24/7
Recycling Glass: yes
Recycling Glass Bottles: yes
Recycling Type: container
Website: https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/household-waste/household-waste-recycling/recycling-points/
Lat/Long: 57.5982964/-7.158641
Charging Station
Lat/Long: 57.6046676/-7.1610662
Cafe
Taigh Chearsabhagh Cafe
Fhrs Id: 806650
Internet Access: wlan
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
Operator: Taigh Chearsabhagh
Website: https://www.taigh-chearsabhagh.org/eat/
Lat/Long: 57.5988435/-7.1592146
Toilets
Access: permissive
Changing Table: yes
Female: yes
Male: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5965145/-7.156882
Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 57.6000753/-7.158384
Kersavagh Self Catering
Tourism: apartment
Website: https://www.visitscotland.com/info/accommodation/kersavagh-self-catering-p220831
Lat/Long: 57.5998569/-7.1619996
Atm
Lat/Long: 57.5991679/-7.1604648
Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 57.5977672/-7.1631476
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: wall_loops
Capacity: 4
Lat/Long: 57.5987001/-7.1589923
Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 57.5993833/-7.1573125
High Tide, Low Tide
Artist Name: Christine Boshier
Artwork Type: sculpture
Tourism: artwork
Website: http://www.isle-of-north-uist.co.uk/what-to-do/uist-sculpture-trail/
Lat/Long: 57.5989349/-7.156202
Mosaic Mackerel
Artist Name: Rosalind Waites
Artwork Type: sculpture
Tourism: artwork
Website: http://www.isle-of-north-uist.co.uk/what-to-do/uist-sculpture-trail/
Lat/Long: 57.5991958/-7.1582794
Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 57.603842/-7.1598566
Strom na Fuirneis
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 57.60398/-7.1578074
Bagh an t-Salainn
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 57.5997376/-7.1581721
Bàgh Chearsabhagh
Name En: Bagh Kersavay
Name Gd: Bàgh Chearsabhagh
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 57.5979094/-7.1560371
Post Office
Lochmaddy Post Office
Addr City: Uibhist a Tuath
Addr City En: Isle of North Uist
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: HS6 5AA
Addr Suburb: Lochmaddy
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00
Ref Pol Id: 2382
Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/1348698/lochmaddy
Lat/Long: 57.598799/-7.1590912
Sanitary Dump Station
Lat/Long: 57.5971649/-7.156599
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 57.5968658/-7.1565742
Barrier: stile
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 57.5986939/-7.1596816
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 57.6046409/-7.1607651
Bench
Backrest: yes
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 57.600085/-7.1611737
Waste Disposal
Lat/Long: 57.5971746/-7.1586507
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5964689/-7.1567869
Entrance: main
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5966363/-7.1568163
Entrance: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.6044752/-7.1622024
Entrance: main
Wheelchair: no
Lat/Long: 57.6043264/-7.1621887
Toilets
Changing Table: yes
Female: yes
Male: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5987495/-7.1592548
Entrance: main
Ref: Reception
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.597877/-7.158983
Entrance: yes
Ref: Lounge Bar
Wheelchair: no
Lat/Long: 57.5980958/-7.1590702
Entrance: yes
Ref: Pub
Wheelchair: no
Lat/Long: 57.5981709/-7.1590837
Pub
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: no
Opening Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00;Su 12:30-23:00
Operator: Lochmaddy Hotel
Outdoor Seating: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5981868/-7.1591672
Restaurant
Cabarach Restaurant
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cabarach-restaurant-at-Lochmaddy-hotel-888532574594336/
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: no
Operator: Lochmaddy Hotel
Website: https://www.lochmaddyhotel.co.uk/dining.html
Lat/Long: 57.5978102/-7.1590962
Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Lat/Long: 57.5968546/-7.157287
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 57.5987751/-7.158924
Restaurant
Hamersay House
Opening Hours: "Evening Meals"
Operator: Hamersay House
Lat/Long: 57.6048666/-7.1620882
University
OGE Innse Gall - Uibhist a Tuath
Name En: UHI Outer Hebrides - North Uist Campus
Name Gd: OGE Innse Gall - Uibhist a Tuath
Operator: University of the Highlands and Islands
Website: https://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/about-us/find-us/north-uist-campus
Lat/Long: 57.5990376/-7.159218
Parking Space
Parking Space: disabled
Lat/Long: 57.6045735/-7.1607712
Parking Space
Parking Space: disabled
Lat/Long: 57.6045979/-7.1607564
Oifis Thiceadan
Name En: Ticket Office
Name Gd: Oifis Thiceadan
Shop: ticket
Lat/Long: 57.596587/-7.1567451
Bank
Bank of Scotland
Addr City: Uibhist a Tuath
Addr City En: Isle of North Uist
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: HS6 5AA
Addr Suburb: Lochmaddy
Atm: yes
Brand: Bank of Scotland
Brand Wikidata: Q627381
Brand Wikipedia: en:Bank of Scotland
Name En: Bank of Scotland
Opening Hours: Mo 10:00-16:00, Fr 10:00-16:00
Operator: Bank of Scotland
Lat/Long: 57.5991714/-7.1605491
Lochmaddy
Leisure: marina
Seamark Harbour Category: marina
Seamark Type: harbour
Lat/Long: 57.5965641/-7.1589875
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6001733/-7.1614743
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6018436/-7.1652074
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6021217/-7.1655602
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6025951/-7.1662683
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6015756/-7.164447
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6030831/-7.1661985
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6021494/-7.1635759
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5982778/-7.160971
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5979393/-7.1601273
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5975638/-7.1592333
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5975951/-7.1591975
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5980057/-7.160477
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5980438/-7.1600854
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.5977919/-7.1623077
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5988325/-7.1622372
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5991868/-7.1630821
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.599927/-7.163754
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6004264/-7.1640316
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.6009977/-7.1641268
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5981089/-7.1595027
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 12:45; Sa 08:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: wall
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: HS6 1
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Lat/Long: 57.6015442/-7.163522
Man Made: mast
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 57.6025679/-7.1669221
Crossing
Lat/Long: 57.600986/-7.1623917
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