Sruth Òb Scalla

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Sruth Òb Scalla

Solitary White house 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
Solitary White house Credit: Ralph Greig

Sruth Òb Scalla is a prominent coastal feature located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is a headland that extends into the coastline, forming a point that juts out into the sea. The name Sruth Òb Scalla translates to "Sound of the Echoing Bay" in English, which aptly describes the unique acoustic properties of the area.

Situated on the western coast of Scotland, Sruth Òb Scalla offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The headland is characterized by rugged cliffs that are carved by the relentless crashing of waves over time. These cliffs provide a habitat for various seabird species, including puffins, guillemots, and fulmars, making it an ideal location for birdwatching enthusiasts.

In addition to its natural beauty, Sruth Òb Scalla holds historical significance. The headland was once an important landmark for sailors, providing them with a distinct navigational feature along the coast. It has also been a site of human settlement for centuries, with archaeological evidence suggesting occupation during the Iron Age.

The area surrounding Sruth Òb Scalla offers several recreational activities for visitors. Hiking trails and coastal walks allow visitors to explore the headland and enjoy panoramic views of the sea and the nearby islands. The nearby beaches provide opportunities for swimming, picnicking, and sunbathing during the summer months.

Overall, Sruth Òb Scalla is a picturesque and historically significant headland in Inverness-shire. Its stunning natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and recreational activities make it a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Sruth Òb Scalla Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.793736/-6.8693789 or Grid Reference NG1088. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Solitary White house 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
Solitary White house
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
Flodabay postbox 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
Flodabay postbox
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
Fishing Station? It's not immediately obvious what the reason for the large raft and jetties is.
Fishing Station?
It's not immediately obvious what the reason for the large raft and jetties is.
Cnoc and Lochan Topography The Lewisian gneiss typically produces topography with knolls or rocks interspersed with hollows that are occupied by small lochs. In geography and geology this is described as Cnoc and lochan topography.
Cnoc and Lochan Topography
The Lewisian gneiss typically produces topography with knolls or rocks interspersed with hollows that are occupied by small lochs. In geography and geology this is described as Cnoc and lochan topography.
Loch Buaile Cairistiona Mhurchaidh This rather cumbersome name for a very small loch means something like 'loch of Christina Murdoch's cattle fold'.
Loch Buaile Cairistiona Mhurchaidh
This rather cumbersome name for a very small loch means something like 'loch of Christina Murdoch's cattle fold'.
Church welcome sign A stone "noticeboard" on the side of the main road through Manish, inviting you to the Church of Scotland
Church welcome sign
A stone "noticeboard" on the side of the main road through Manish, inviting you to the Church of Scotland
Inlet of Loch Gheocrab
Inlet of Loch Gheocrab
Turning for Aird Shleibhe
Turning for Aird Shleibhe
Unnamed Lochan on Flodabay Point Should have put my boots on for this one! Very wet underfoot
Unnamed Lochan on Flodabay Point
Should have put my boots on for this one! Very wet underfoot
House around Ob Leasaid near Manais Old and new houses around Ob Leasaid - a typical inlet in the Bays area of South Harris
House around Ob Leasaid near Manais
Old and new houses around Ob Leasaid - a typical inlet in the Bays area of South Harris
Old school at Manais
Old school at Manais
Shed at Manais The wood carving looks to be a copy of one of the Lewis Chessmen. The sign to the right of the carving has been taken? borrowed? nicked? from the Roghadal Hotel.
Shed at Manais
The wood carving looks to be a copy of one of the Lewis Chessmen. The sign to the right of the carving has been taken? borrowed? nicked? from the Roghadal Hotel.
Part of the Golden Road at Manais
Part of the Golden Road at Manais
Old school and Telephone box at Manais
Old school and Telephone box at Manais
Ob Leasaid At Manais
Ob Leasaid
At Manais
Cairn above Manais
Cairn above Manais
Manais Church sign
Manais Church sign
Church of Scotland, Manais
Church of Scotland, Manais
Show me another place!

Sruth Òb Scalla is located at Grid Ref: NG1088 (Lat: 57.793736, Lng: -6.8693789)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///walking.bearable.sailed. Near Leverburgh, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 57.7967837/-6.8694669
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.797974/-6.8719948
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.7967813/-6.8717965
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.7969736/-6.8712278
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.7973531/-6.8715672
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.7966984/-6.8703105
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.7967999/-6.8696158
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.7968707/-6.869117
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 57.7972443/-6.8732553
Ob Leasaid
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 57.798176/-6.8690325
Ob Scalla
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 57.7935331/-6.8633462
Sruth Ob Scalla
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 57.7933273/-6.870792
Aird Mhanais
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 57.7955001/-6.8655778
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.7965738/-6.8724164
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