Àird Taranais

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ross-shire

Scotland

Àird Taranais

Old hardstandings at Tob Blar Meadha Abandoned lobster loading hardstandings at the lobster pond.
Old hardstandings at Tob Blar Meadha Credit: Gus Macdonald

Àird Taranais is a prominent coastal feature located in Ross-shire, Scotland. This headland, also known as a point, is situated on the northern coast of the Scottish Highlands, overlooking the vast waters of the North Atlantic Ocean.

Àird Taranais is characterized by its rugged and dramatic landscape, with steep cliffs rising to heights of approximately 100 meters above sea level. These cliffs are composed of ancient rock formations, displaying a variety of colors and textures, adding to the visual appeal of the area. The headland offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding coastline, providing visitors with a unique perspective of the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

The coastal area around Àird Taranais is rich in biodiversity, hosting a diverse range of plant and animal species. The rocky cliffs provide nesting sites for seabirds such as guillemots, razorbills, and kittiwakes, while the surrounding waters are home to seals, dolphins, and occasionally even whales.

The headland is accessible via a well-maintained footpath that winds its way along the cliff edge, allowing visitors to explore the stunning coastal scenery at their own pace. It is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers, who are drawn to the area's natural beauty and tranquility.

Overall, Àird Taranais is a captivating coastal feature that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the rugged and awe-inspiring landscape of the Scottish Highlands, while also providing a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife.

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Àird Taranais Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.234002/-6.8120968 or Grid Reference NB1737. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old hardstandings at Tob Blar Meadha Abandoned lobster loading hardstandings at the lobster pond.
Old hardstandings at Tob Blar Meadha
Abandoned lobster loading hardstandings at the lobster pond.
Craft workshop in Kirkibost One of the old shellfish processing factories at Kirkibost (Circeabost) is now reborn as a craftshop.
Craft workshop in Kirkibost
One of the old shellfish processing factories at Kirkibost (Circeabost) is now reborn as a craftshop.
Cleibh ghiomaich aig cidhe Chirceabost Lobster creels at Kirkibost harbour
Cleibh ghiomaich aig cidhe Chirceabost
Lobster creels at Kirkibost harbour
War Memorial, Breacleit The memorial stands on a mound at the crossroads in the centre of Breacleit / Breaclete, the capital of Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. On the skyline is the Bernera Community Centre.
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War Memorial, Breacleit
The memorial stands on a mound at the crossroads in the centre of Breacleit / Breaclete, the capital of Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. On the skyline is the Bernera Community Centre. LinkExternal link
Breacleit, Bernera Summer flowers, church and school in the village centre.
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Breacleit, Bernera
Summer flowers, church and school in the village centre. LinkExternal link
Breacleit church and war memorial Breacleit (or Breaclete) is the largest settlement on Great Bernera, an island off the west coast of Lewis attached to that larger island by a bridge. The little church seen here looks to date from the late C19th or early C20th. To its right can be seen the Bernera War Memorial <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=323" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=323">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 
Behind the church can be seen a little of Loch Breacleit.
Breacleit church and war memorial
Breacleit (or Breaclete) is the largest settlement on Great Bernera, an island off the west coast of Lewis attached to that larger island by a bridge. The little church seen here looks to date from the late C19th or early C20th. To its right can be seen the Bernera War Memorial LinkExternal link Behind the church can be seen a little of Loch Breacleit.
The road to Tacleit For anyone who enjoys driving, this is rather a wonderful sight - a well-maintained twisty lane through open countryside with wonderful views.
The lane leads to the settlement of Tacleit from the village of Breacleit on Great Bernera.
The road to Tacleit
For anyone who enjoys driving, this is rather a wonderful sight - a well-maintained twisty lane through open countryside with wonderful views. The lane leads to the settlement of Tacleit from the village of Breacleit on Great Bernera.
View to the mountains of Harris The massive bulk of the mountains of North Harris command the view southwest from Breacleit on Great Bernera.
View to the mountains of Harris
The massive bulk of the mountains of North Harris command the view southwest from Breacleit on Great Bernera.
Road into Breacleit from Bostadh
Road into Breacleit from Bostadh
View across Loch Geal towards Breacleit
View across Loch Geal towards Breacleit
View towards Circebost Pier
View towards Circebost Pier
Breacleit explosion sunset
Breacleit explosion sunset
Tolstachaolais: postbox № HS2 62 This postbox stands more or less in the centre of the village, in front of a house that is set particularly well back from the road. The larger-scale map still marks that house as a post office, although it has actually (as reflected in the 1:50,000 and 1:25,000 map) relocated just over a kilometre to the north - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3086624">NB1939 : Tolstachaolais: the post office</a>.
Tolstachaolais: postbox № HS2 62
This postbox stands more or less in the centre of the village, in front of a house that is set particularly well back from the road. The larger-scale map still marks that house as a post office, although it has actually (as reflected in the 1:50,000 and 1:25,000 map) relocated just over a kilometre to the north - see NB1939 : Tolstachaolais: the post office.
Tolstachaolais: hillside cows and Bernera view Looking across the sound separating the eastern side of Bernera from the Lewis mainland, beyond three cows grazing on the slopes to the south of Tolstachaolais village.
Tolstachaolais: hillside cows and Bernera view
Looking across the sound separating the eastern side of Bernera from the Lewis mainland, beyond three cows grazing on the slopes to the south of Tolstachaolais village.
Great Bernera: the stores and post office The post office has been relocated to this village store since 1994 when it was in a wooden shed: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/104795">NB1536 : Great Bernara Post Office</a>. The shop also operates petrol pumps, which are in a layby across the road.
Great Bernera: the stores and post office
The post office has been relocated to this village store since 1994 when it was in a wooden shed: NB1536 : Great Bernara Post Office. The shop also operates petrol pumps, which are in a layby across the road.
Church Of Scotland, Lochs In Bernera
Church Of Scotland, Lochs In Bernera
Burial ground at Tolsta Carloway
Burial ground at Tolsta Carloway
The settlement at Breacleit An important settlement on Great Bernera/Bearnaraigh, includes a school and fire station.
The settlement at Breacleit
An important settlement on Great Bernera/Bearnaraigh, includes a school and fire station.
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Àird Taranais is located at Grid Ref: NB1737 (Lat: 58.234002, Lng: -6.8120968)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 58.234002,-6.8120968
Aird Mhor
Natural: peninsula
Lat/Long: 58.2349392/-6.8171592
Aird Taranais
Natural: peninsula
Lat/Long: 58.2340694/-6.8118592
Tob Blar Meadha
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 58.2321433/-6.8170948
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