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Sgeir Charach

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ross-shire

Scotland

Sgeir Charach

Croft near Breasclete
Croft near Breasclete Credit: David Dixon

Sgeir Charach is a prominent coastal feature located in Ross-shire, Scotland. This headland, also known as Charach Point, juts out into the North Atlantic Ocean, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Sgeir Charach is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, with steep cliffs that drop down to the sea below. The headland is made up of a mixture of igneous and metamorphic rocks, which have been shaped by years of erosion from the crashing waves. This geological makeup gives Sgeir Charach a unique and dramatic appearance.

The headland is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts, offering various activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography. The coastal path that runs along the edge of Sgeir Charach provides breathtaking views of the ocean and the nearby coastline.

The area surrounding Sgeir Charach is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. Visitors may spot various seabirds, including fulmars, gannets, and puffins, nesting along the cliffs. Marine life such as seals and dolphins can sometimes be seen swimming in the waters below.

Sgeir Charach is easily accessible by road, with a parking area available nearby. The headland is a great place to visit for those seeking natural beauty, tranquility, and the opportunity to experience the untamed power of the North Atlantic Ocean.

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Sgeir Charach Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.220921/-6.7870675 or Grid Reference NB1935. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Croft near Breasclete
Croft near Breasclete
House on a hill near Breasclete
House on a hill near Breasclete
Farm Track at Breascleit
Farm Track at Breascleit
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
Port a' Chaoil Stream flowing from Loch a' Bhaile enters Loch Rog an Ear, a sea loch, at Aird na Moine.
Port a' Chaoil
Stream flowing from Loch a' Bhaile enters Loch Rog an Ear, a sea loch, at Aird na Moine.
View towards Circebost Pier
View towards Circebost Pier
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.
Outlet from Loch a' Bhaile into Port a' Chaoil At the crofting community of Tolastadh a' Chaolais.
Outlet from Loch a' Bhaile into Port a' Chaoil
At the crofting community of Tolastadh a' Chaolais.
Cnoc Feoal Part of the crofting community of Tolastadh a' Chaolais on the shores of Loch Ròg an Ear.
Cnoc Feoal
Part of the crofting community of Tolastadh a' Chaolais on the shores of Loch Ròg an Ear.
Loch a' Bhaile becomes the sea
Loch a' Bhaile becomes the sea
Croftland, Circebost, Great Bernera Looking across Loch Ròg an Ear (East Loch Roag) towards Eilean Chearstaigh.
Croftland, Circebost, Great Bernera
Looking across Loch Ròg an Ear (East Loch Roag) towards Eilean Chearstaigh.
Lazy beds below Cnoc Righseodh, Great Bernera/Beàrnaraigh
Lazy beds below Cnoc Righseodh, Great Bernera/Beàrnaraigh
Calanais/Callanish XV, Circebost, Great Bernera/Beàrnaraigh From Discovery and Excavation in Scotland, 1976: "On grassy ridge 100m N of road, 25m E of track through Croft 24, Kirkibost. A large prone slab approx. 3.55m x 1.35m, thickness varying from 0.25-0.45m, lying in peat on a grassy ridge. The lower end appears to be surrounded by packing stones and there is a void under the centre of the stone. This stone was brought to our notice by Mr Norman MacDonald of Kirkibost."
Calanais/Callanish XV, Circebost, Great Bernera/Beàrnaraigh
From Discovery and Excavation in Scotland, 1976: "On grassy ridge 100m N of road, 25m E of track through Croft 24, Kirkibost. A large prone slab approx. 3.55m x 1.35m, thickness varying from 0.25-0.45m, lying in peat on a grassy ridge. The lower end appears to be surrounded by packing stones and there is a void under the centre of the stone. This stone was brought to our notice by Mr Norman MacDonald of Kirkibost."
Possible fallen standing stone, Circebost, Great Bernera/Beàrnaraigh This stone lies approximately 80m ESE of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5293759">NB1734 : Calanais/Callanish XV, Circebost, Great Bernera/Beàrnaraigh</a>. The croft owner, who is the grandson of Norman MacDonald who originally brought Callanish XV to archaeologists' attention, believes it to be fallen standing stone.
Possible fallen standing stone, Circebost, Great Bernera/Beàrnaraigh
This stone lies approximately 80m ESE of NB1734 : Calanais/Callanish XV, Circebost, Great Bernera/Beàrnaraigh. The croft owner, who is the grandson of Norman MacDonald who originally brought Callanish XV to archaeologists' attention, believes it to be fallen standing stone.
Looking down at Circebost Circebost or Kirkibost is a tiny settlement on Great Bernera. This island is now connected to Lewis by a short pre-stressed concrete bridge. In 1953 when it was built it was and remains the first bridge of such material in Europe. The settlemenr is also important as it is the first planned crofting township in the Outer Hebrides, though I think town is a lofty description for such a small group of houses.
Looking down at Circebost
Circebost or Kirkibost is a tiny settlement on Great Bernera. This island is now connected to Lewis by a short pre-stressed concrete bridge. In 1953 when it was built it was and remains the first bridge of such material in Europe. The settlemenr is also important as it is the first planned crofting township in the Outer Hebrides, though I think town is a lofty description for such a small group of houses.
Boat at Rubha Arspaig Upturned boat by the fish oil factory at Tob Bhreascleit, an inlet off the sea loch, Loch Rog an Ear.
Boat at Rubha Arspaig
Upturned boat by the fish oil factory at Tob Bhreascleit, an inlet off the sea loch, Loch Rog an Ear.
Abhainn na Muilne Allt na Muilne, outflow of Loch na Muilne into Port a' Chaoil (Loch Ròg an Ear). There are 2 ruined "Norse Mills" visible on this burn: the lower one in the centre of the picture, the upper one near the down left corner.
Abhainn na Muilne
Allt na Muilne, outflow of Loch na Muilne into Port a' Chaoil (Loch Ròg an Ear). There are 2 ruined "Norse Mills" visible on this burn: the lower one in the centre of the picture, the upper one near the down left corner.
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Sgeir Charach is located at Grid Ref: NB1935 (Lat: 58.220921, Lng: -6.7870675)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///libraries.girder.afflicted. Near Carloway, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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