Àird Mhòr Bhràgair

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ross-shire

Scotland

Àird Mhòr Bhràgair

Aird Bheag BhrÃ gair A small area of the rocky headland here is the only land in this square. — Aird Bheag BhrÃ gair Credit: Anne Burgess

Àird Mhòr Bhràgair, located in Ross-shire, Scotland, is a prominent coastal feature that can be classified as both a headland and a point. It is situated on the eastern coast of Ross-shire, overlooking the North Sea. The name "Àird Mhòr Bhràgair" is derived from Scottish Gaelic, where "Àird Mhòr" translates to "big point" and "Bhràgair" refers to the location.

The headland is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, with steep cliffs that extend out into the sea. These cliffs provide stunning panoramic views of the surrounding coastline. The headland is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including seabirds such as puffins and gannets, which nest in the crevices and ledges of the cliffs.

Àird Mhòr Bhràgair is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers, offering various walking trails that allow visitors to explore the natural beauty of the area. The headland provides a dramatic backdrop for photography enthusiasts, with its striking rock formations and crashing waves.

In addition to its natural beauty, Àird Mhòr Bhràgair holds historical significance as well. There are ancient ruins of a fort on the headland, dating back to the Iron Age. These archaeological remains provide insights into the early human settlements that thrived in the area.

Overall, Àird Mhòr Bhràgair is a captivating coastal feature, combining stunning natural landscapes, diverse wildlife, and a glimpse into the region's rich historical past.

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Àird Mhòr Bhràgair Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.348939/-6.6646606 or Grid Reference NB2749. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Aird Bheag BhrÃ gair

A small area of the rocky headland here is the only land in this square.

Anne Burgess

Aird Bheag BhrÃ gair

This rocky shelf, the rocks on the shore below, and a couple of offshore rocks, are the only land in this square.

Anne Burgess

Sgeir MhÃ²r

The grid line bisects these rock outcrops just off Aird Bheag Bhràgair.

Anne Burgess

Aird Bheag BhrÃ gair

Looking down on the rocky shelf shown in NB2750 : Aird Bheag Bhràgair.

Anne Burgess

Small beach east of Rubha Gharsan

Rob Burke

Iuchair

Like much of this coast, the sea has made deep cuts into the headland. See NB2649 : Coastal rubbish dump for a close up of the old rubbish dump in the nearer cut.

Rob Burke

Coastal rubbish dump

The sea used to be a convenient disposal point for all island rubbish. Here there are the remains of buildings, vehicle parts, and wire fencing,

Rob Burke

Blow hole at Dunan Croir

The sea has cut a cave deep into the cliff, and then created a hole in the roof of the cave. The hole is 2 or 3m across, and the floor of the cave perhaps 10m below.

Rob Burke

Dunan Croir

This looks as if it might be a "little fort", hence the name. However Canmore reports that there is no evidence of artificial construction. There is the remains of a rectangular enclosure in the foreground, but again Canmore dryly notes "Not an antiquity".

Rob Burke

Bad stile near Labost

This type of stile is used throughout the coastal walk from Bragar to Siabost. It's an object lesson in how not to make a stile. Firstly the single step is much too high, as demonstrated by my able assistant. It risks pulled muscles, climbing up or jumping down. Secondly, as everyone has to pull on the top bar to climb up, the bar soon breaks off. Half the stiles on this part of the walk had lost the bar. Once the bar comes off, the rest of the stile becomes unstable because the legs are long and there is no cross bracing. Next, the mortice joint attaching the step to the back legs is too shallow. After we climbed over one stile, we found that the joint had come unscrewed and only a 1cm edge of wood on the wonky stile stopped it from collapsing. Finally, to add damage to injury, the barbed wire of the fence is uncovered, so it catches rucsacks as you jump off.

Rob Burke

Footbridge over Loch Ordais outflow

This footbridge gives access to the coastal walk west from the car park at Bragar.

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War graves at Bragar cemetery

There are several war graves in the cemetery. Sadly, half of them bear the date 1st January 1919. 205 men returning to Lewis were drowned in the Iolaire disaster close to Stornoway. The grave in the foreground has an even later date, 26 October 1919. Donald Morrison served on HMS Pontefract, a minesweeper, and died in an accident.

Rob Burke