Rubha Sgeir nan Sgarbh

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Rubha Sgeir nan Sgarbh

Groundworks for a New House at Scarasta
Groundworks for a New House at Scarasta Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Rubha Sgeir nan Sgarbh is a prominent coastal feature located in Inverness-shire, a county in the Scottish Highlands. This headland, also known as the Point of the Cormorants, is situated on the western coast of Scotland, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

The name Rubha Sgeir nan Sgarbh translates to "Point of the Cormorants" in English, indicating the abundance of cormorants that inhabit the area. This coastal headland is characterized by its rugged terrain, consisting of cliffs and rocky outcrops. The jagged landscape provides a dramatic backdrop against the crashing waves of the Atlantic, creating a picturesque and wild natural setting.

Rubha Sgeir nan Sgarbh is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers due to its rich biodiversity. Besides cormorants, the headland is home to a variety of seabirds, including fulmars, guillemots, and razorbills. The coastal waters around the headland also support a diverse marine ecosystem, attracting seals and occasionally dolphins and whales.

Visitors to Rubha Sgeir nan Sgarbh can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline and the distant mountains of the Scottish Highlands. The headland offers numerous hiking trails, allowing exploration of the rugged terrain and the opportunity to observe the abundant wildlife. Photographers are particularly drawn to this location, capturing the dramatic landscapes and the birds in flight.

Overall, Rubha Sgeir nan Sgarbh is a captivating coastal feature in Inverness-shire, attracting visitors with its stunning natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and opportunities for outdoor activities.

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Rubha Sgeir nan Sgarbh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.843565/-7.0132463 or Grid Reference NG0294. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Groundworks for a New House at Scarasta
Groundworks for a New House at Scarasta
Borvemore in 1981
Borvemore in 1981
Holiday homes and a cafe Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Holiday homes and a cafe
Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Borve Dun from the South The summit cairn of Borve Dun with the township of Borve in the middle distance and Taransay beyond
Borve Dun from the South
The summit cairn of Borve Dun with the township of Borve in the middle distance and Taransay beyond
Golfing on Harris Whatever next? The waltz?
Golfing on Harris
Whatever next? The waltz?
A view from Scarasta Looking north east to Taransay and Luskentyre.
A view from Scarasta
Looking north east to Taransay and Luskentyre.
Remains of stone circle at Sgarista/Sgarasta Looking northeast to Tràigh Scarasta and the hills of Harris beyond <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4992918">NG0293 : Clach Steineagaidh Standing Stone</a>.
Remains of stone circle at Sgarista/Sgarasta
Looking northeast to Tràigh Scarasta and the hills of Harris beyond NG0293 : Clach Steineagaidh Standing Stone.
Standing stone at Scarasta Looking northwards across the Sound of Taransay to Taransay <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4992918">NG0293 : Clach Steineagaidh Standing Stone</a>.
Standing stone at Scarasta
Looking northwards across the Sound of Taransay to Taransay NG0293 : Clach Steineagaidh Standing Stone.
Clach Steineagaidh Standing Stone Information about the stone <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4992884">NG0293 : Remains of stone circle at Sgarista/Sgarasta</a>, which is part of what was once a much larger complex, with an impression of what the site might have looked like about 5000 BP, in the Neolithic or early Bronze Age.
Clach Steineagaidh Standing Stone
Information about the stone NG0293 : Remains of stone circle at Sgarista/Sgarasta, which is part of what was once a much larger complex, with an impression of what the site might have looked like about 5000 BP, in the Neolithic or early Bronze Age.
Empty house at Sgarasta A frequent sight on the islands.
Empty house at Sgarasta
A frequent sight on the islands.
Rubha Romaigidh A small headland south of Tràigh Iar. Toe Head/Gob an Tobhar and Ceapabhal are in the distance [8km].
Rubha Romaigidh
A small headland south of Tràigh Iar. Toe Head/Gob an Tobhar and Ceapabhal are in the distance [8km].
Borve Lodge Part of the Borve Estate. Looking over the outflow burn from Loch Bhuirgh.
Borve Lodge
Part of the Borve Estate. Looking over the outflow burn from Loch Bhuirgh.
Modern 'stone age' houses at Borve Two interesting houses that fit in well with the natural landscape.
Modern 'stone age' houses at Borve
Two interesting houses that fit in well with the natural landscape.
Harris coast near Na Buirgh Looking southwest towards Sgarasta.
Harris coast near Na Buirgh
Looking southwest towards Sgarasta.
The Sound of Taransay/Caolas Tharasaigh Looking southwest to Ceapabhal.
The Sound of Taransay/Caolas Tharasaigh
Looking southwest to Ceapabhal.
Looking across to Taransay/Tarasaigh From the road to Leverburgh from Seilebost.
Looking across to Taransay/Tarasaigh
From the road to Leverburgh from Seilebost.
Coast road by Geòdha Martainn A view from near a lay-by on the A859.
Coast road by Geòdha Martainn
A view from near a lay-by on the A859.
House on a hillside One of the Blue Reef Cottages, available as holiday accommodation, with a fine view over the coast at Sgarasta.
House on a hillside
One of the Blue Reef Cottages, available as holiday accommodation, with a fine view over the coast at Sgarasta.
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Rubha Sgeir nan Sgarbh is located at Grid Ref: NG0294 (Lat: 57.843565, Lng: -7.0132463)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.843565,-7.0132463
Na Buirgh
Alt Name Gd: Borgh
Name En: Borve
Name Gd: Na Buirgh
Place: village
Wikidata: Q4946857
Wikipedia: en:Borve, Harris
Lat/Long: 57.8422811/-7.0066083
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8422472/-7.0065713
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8403672/-7.0076574
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.8406761/-7.007328
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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