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Àird na Muile

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Àird na Muile

On the south slopes of Beinn Bhreac
On the south slopes of Beinn Bhreac Credit: Alan Reid

Àird na Muile is a prominent coastal feature located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is a headland or point that juts out into the sea, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the waters of the Moray Firth.

Situated on the western coast of Scotland, Àird na Muile is characterized by its rugged cliffs and rocky shoreline. The area is covered in lush vegetation, including grasses and heather, which adds to its natural beauty. The headland is also home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds such as gannets, puffins, and fulmars.

The waters surrounding Àird na Muile are known for their rich marine life, making it a popular spot for fishing and diving enthusiasts. The area is teeming with fish, including cod, haddock, and mackerel, attracting both recreational and commercial fishermen.

In addition to its natural beauty, Àird na Muile holds historical significance. It is believed to have been a site of human activity dating back thousands of years. Archaeological remains, such as stone tools and structures, have been discovered in the area, providing evidence of ancient settlements.

The headland is easily accessible by road, and there are several walking trails that allow visitors to explore the coastline and enjoy the breathtaking views. With its diverse wildlife, picturesque landscape, and historical importance, Àird na Muile is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Àird na Muile Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.678834/-7.1651051 or Grid Reference NF9277. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

On the south slopes of Beinn Bhreac
On the south slopes of Beinn Bhreac
The north slopes of Beinn Bhreac Berneray and the hills of Harris in the distance.
The north slopes of Beinn Bhreac
Berneray and the hills of Harris in the distance.
Beinn Bhreac The northern slopes of the hill, seen from boggy ground east of the road to Berneray.
Beinn Bhreac
The northern slopes of the hill, seen from boggy ground east of the road to Berneray.
Eilean na Cloiche A small island in the Sound of Harris. It is not easy to pick out this island against the rather larger Torogaigh <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NF9178">NF9178</a> behind it. On the skyline is Beinn Mhor <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NF8976">NF8976</a> in the north east corner of North Uist.
Eilean na Cloiche
A small island in the Sound of Harris. It is not easy to pick out this island against the rather larger Torogaigh NF9178 behind it. On the skyline is Beinn Mhor NF8976 in the north east corner of North Uist.
Beinn Bhreac from Beinn Mhor The hills of South Harris are in the distance.
Beinn Bhreac from Beinn Mhor
The hills of South Harris are in the distance.
Loch Dubh na Moine Taken from the east slopes of Beinn Mhor. What was presumably an old enclosure boundary leads down to the loch.
Loch Dubh na Moine
Taken from the east slopes of Beinn Mhor. What was presumably an old enclosure boundary leads down to the loch.
Loch Camas-Duibhe A fairly featureless lochan, but attractive nevertheless.
Loch Camas-Duibhe
A fairly featureless lochan, but attractive nevertheless.
Abhainn Dubh Black River indeed - it flows over and through the peat, and even at close quarters, while clear, appears black.
Abhainn Dubh
Black River indeed - it flows over and through the peat, and even at close quarters, while clear, appears black.
Abhainn Dubh A wider image of the Black River.
Abhainn Dubh
A wider image of the Black River.
Loch Iosal an Duin A lovely loch complete with Dun (just into the next grid-square south).
Loch Iosal an Duin
A lovely loch complete with Dun (just into the next grid-square south).
Outflow from unnamed lochan The dry stone wall follows the burn flowing from the loch, indeed it seems to have been built in the middle of the burn. It is not marked on the maps.
Outflow from unnamed lochan
The dry stone wall follows the burn flowing from the loch, indeed it seems to have been built in the middle of the burn. It is not marked on the maps.
Greineam from Aird na Muile The fabulous North Uist coastline is dotted with islets, so many of them named, such as Greineam. The hills in the distance are those of south Harris, with Ceapabhal on the left/west and Roineabhal on the right/east.
Greineam from Aird na Muile
The fabulous North Uist coastline is dotted with islets, so many of them named, such as Greineam. The hills in the distance are those of south Harris, with Ceapabhal on the left/west and Roineabhal on the right/east.
Aird Thormaid across Camas Dubh Sunlight picks out the end of the small peninsula. The Sound of Harris provides a backdrop.
Aird Thormaid across Camas Dubh
Sunlight picks out the end of the small peninsula. The Sound of Harris provides a backdrop.
Cnoc Mor Thormaid What appears to be a very overgrown cairn on the small hillock of Cnoc Mor Thormaid. I wonder if it's of any antiquarian interest - there is any amount of neolithic monuments in the wider area.
Cnoc Mor Thormaid
What appears to be a very overgrown cairn on the small hillock of Cnoc Mor Thormaid. I wonder if it's of any antiquarian interest - there is any amount of neolithic monuments in the wider area.
Pool on Aird Thanais This headland is very boggy underfoot - not pleasant walking at all. The views surrounding it make up for this.
Pool on Aird Thanais
This headland is very boggy underfoot - not pleasant walking at all. The views surrounding it make up for this.
Low tide at Loch Hurabhaig Beinn Mhor in the background
Low tide at Loch Hurabhaig
Beinn Mhor in the background
Feur-lochan A bog more than a lochan, with mosses of a lurid green/yellow.
Feur-lochan
A bog more than a lochan, with mosses of a lurid green/yellow.
Loch Aird an Dun The high loch of the Dun. The white structure in the distance is the Berneray-Leverburgh ferry.
Loch Aird an Dun
The high loch of the Dun. The white structure in the distance is the Berneray-Leverburgh ferry.
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Àird na Muile is located at Grid Ref: NF9277 (Lat: 57.678834, Lng: -7.1651051)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Greanem Grèineam Abhainn Dubh Àird na Muile

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