Àird Feinis

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ross-shire

Scotland

Àird Feinis

Road, Peat Cuttings and Moorland Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Àird Feinis is a prominent coastal feature located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is a picturesque headland that juts out into the North Atlantic Ocean, forming a distinct point along the rugged coastline.

With its stunning natural beauty and dramatic cliffs, Àird Feinis attracts both locals and tourists alike. The headland offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding seascape, making it a popular spot for photographers and nature enthusiasts. On clear days, visitors can see as far as the Outer Hebrides, adding to the allure of this coastal gem.

The geography of Àird Feinis is characterized by its towering cliffs, which are composed of ancient rock formations. These cliffs provide nesting grounds for various seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. Wildlife lovers can observe these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat, adding to the charm and biodiversity of the area.

Access to Àird Feinis is relatively easy, with a well-maintained footpath leading visitors to the headland. The path meanders through heather-covered moorland, offering glimpses of the local flora and fauna along the way. Additionally, there is a small parking area nearby for those arriving by car.

Overall, Àird Feinis is a captivating coastal feature that highlights the natural beauty of Ross-shire. Its rugged cliffs, breathtaking views, and abundant wildlife make it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the Scottish coast.

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Àird Feinis Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.149894/-7.114043 or Grid Reference NA9929. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road, Peat Cuttings and Moorland

Sandy Gerrard

Houses at Islibhig

An interesting juxtaposition of old and new.

Sandy Gerrard

Small pond beside the road to Islibhig

This probably represents the site of a small quarry cut for stone when the road was being constructed.

Sandy Gerrard

Geodh' an Fhithich Sea Stacks

Sandy Gerrard

Not Much of a View

In clear weather there would be a view across the square towards Mealaisbhal. It might even be worth walking another couple of hundred metres to get Loch Sanndabhat in view. As it is, cloud base is not much higher than 150 metres above sea level, and all that is visible is a swathe of wet bog interspersed with glaciated outcrops of Lewisian gneiss.

Anne Burgess

A pretty lochan

This is Lochan Mealabhat, two thirds of which is in this square. It is a pleasing geograph photo, because it clearly shows what you can see on the map: I'm standing on a little tongue of land that sticks out into the lochan, the tongue is in the square, and I'm looking across to a similar tongue.

Neville Goodman

Rubh' an Taroin headland

John Lucas

Rubh' an Taroin

Mick Garratt

Coastal moor at Mullach an TÃ roin

Alan Reid

Sea off Traigh Mhangarstaidh

Exhilarating!

Julian Paren

Coast line near Traigh Mhangarstaidh

A wide view from stitching images. An amazing experience.

Julian Paren

Aird Feinis

A deep rock pool in a cleft on the top of Aird Feinis.

Anne Burgess

Cairn on Aird Feinis

A cairn marks the highest point on the relatively level summit of Aird Feinis, with Aird Mangarstadh in the background.

Anne Burgess

Boulder-strewn Hillside

These strange rounded boulders lie on the hill slope above the road opposite Aird Feinis. They have been rounded and polished by the movement of ice during the last Ice Age, which ended about 10,000 years ago.

Anne Burgess