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Laimhrig na Mòine

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Laimhrig na Mòine

Nature's Resilience — An Ancient Dyke Reclaimed by Greenery
Nature's Resilience — An Ancient Dyke Reclaimed by Greenery Credit: Mick Garratt

Laimhrig na Mòine is a prominent coastal feature located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is a headland or point that juts out into the sea, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the North Atlantic Ocean.

The headland is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, with steep cliffs that provide a dramatic backdrop to the crashing waves below. Laimhrig na Mòine is known for its wild and untamed beauty, attracting nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.

The area surrounding Laimhrig na Mòine is rich in biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species thriving in this unique coastal ecosystem. The headland is home to numerous seabirds, including gannets, puffins, and guillemots, which nest in the cliffs. Visitors can often spot these birds soaring above the water or perched on the rocky ledges.

The headland offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the rugged coastline and take in the stunning scenery. One popular route is the Laimhrig na Mòine Coastal Path, which takes hikers along the edge of the cliffs and provides panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding countryside.

Laimhrig na Mòine is also a popular spot for water sports enthusiasts, with opportunities for kayaking, surfing, and fishing in the surrounding waters. The strong currents and waves make it a challenging but exciting destination for those seeking adventure.

Overall, Laimhrig na Mòine is a natural treasure and a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the beauty and power of Scotland's coastal landscapes.

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Laimhrig na Mòine Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.224651/-6.3797921 or Grid Reference NG3523. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Nature's Resilience — An Ancient Dyke Reclaimed by Greenery
Nature's Resilience — An Ancient Dyke Reclaimed by Greenery
Ruins of Kraiknish Farmstead 19th Century according to ‘Skye, Kraiknish | Canmore’. 2023. Canmore.org.uk <<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/352747/skye-kraiknish>" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/352747/skye-kraiknish>">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> [accessed 7 June 2023]
Ruins of Kraiknish Farmstead
19th Century according to ‘Skye, Kraiknish | Canmore’. 2023. Canmore.org.uk <LinkExternal link [accessed 7 June 2023]
Waterfall Ahead Burn in Glen Caladale just before it plunges to the sea - Minginish peninsula, Isle of Skye
Waterfall Ahead
Burn in Glen Caladale just before it plunges to the sea - Minginish peninsula, Isle of Skye
Coastline and Canna Coastal scenery of the Minginish peninsula with a dramatic sky above Canna. You can just see An Dubh-sgeir at left.
Coastline and Canna
Coastal scenery of the Minginish peninsula with a dramatic sky above Canna. You can just see An Dubh-sgeir at left.
Loch Eynort Coast Lovely coastal scenery at Loch Eynort, Isle of Skye with the brooding Cuillin shrouded in mist and cloud behind.
Loch Eynort Coast
Lovely coastal scenery at Loch Eynort, Isle of Skye with the brooding Cuillin shrouded in mist and cloud behind.
Waterfall A lovely spot to stop for lunch on a coastal walk round the Minginish peninsula, Isle of Skye. Not marked on OS 1:50,000 incredibly!
Waterfall
A lovely spot to stop for lunch on a coastal walk round the Minginish peninsula, Isle of Skye. Not marked on OS 1:50,000 incredibly!
Runrigs Old runrigs - fertile strips of land, once cultivated - beside Loch Eynort, Isle of Skye.
Runrigs
Old runrigs - fertile strips of land, once cultivated - beside Loch Eynort, Isle of Skye.
Creagan Dubh Coastline on the north side of the entrance to Loch Eynort.
Creagan Dubh
Coastline on the north side of the entrance to Loch Eynort.
Geodha nan Gobhar A substantial geodh on the coast south of Loch Eynort. The cliff edges on this stretch of coast are convex and crumbly. Not a place to get too close to the edge.
Geodha nan Gobhar
A substantial geodh on the coast south of Loch Eynort. The cliff edges on this stretch of coast are convex and crumbly. Not a place to get too close to the edge.
Stac an Tuill The stack is so named because of its resemblance to a church belltower. It is holed through the middle in the manner of a high-arched window. The start of the hole can be seen in this view but it is not possible to see right through from a clifftop viewpoint - and there is no way down. The cliff edges on this stretch of coast are convex and crumbly. Not a place to get too close to the edge.
Stac an Tuill
The stack is so named because of its resemblance to a church belltower. It is holed through the middle in the manner of a high-arched window. The start of the hole can be seen in this view but it is not possible to see right through from a clifftop viewpoint - and there is no way down. The cliff edges on this stretch of coast are convex and crumbly. Not a place to get too close to the edge.
Laimhrig na Moine Peaty moorland south of the mouth of Loch Eynort. Most of the land in the square can be seen in this view.
Laimhrig na Moine
Peaty moorland south of the mouth of Loch Eynort. Most of the land in the square can be seen in this view.
Radio station on Cnoc an Teine Presumably once a hill with a fire beacon, it now has the remains of a radio station on its summit. The two container-like boxes in the rear appear to be generators and the small wooden hut holds an empty computer cabinet with BT labels on it. I guess it is a redundant telephone relay that connected Skye and the Western Isles.
Radio station on Cnoc an Teine
Presumably once a hill with a fire beacon, it now has the remains of a radio station on its summit. The two container-like boxes in the rear appear to be generators and the small wooden hut holds an empty computer cabinet with BT labels on it. I guess it is a redundant telephone relay that connected Skye and the Western Isles.
Field at Kraiknish A surprisingly remote harvested field at Kraiknish on the south shore of Loch Eynort. It is a single, isolated, field and is 4km from the closest habitation.
Field at Kraiknish
A surprisingly remote harvested field at Kraiknish on the south shore of Loch Eynort. It is a single, isolated, field and is 4km from the closest habitation.
Turf wall south of Kraiknish Looking up, more steeply than the picture suggests, towards the summit of An Cruachan.
Turf wall south of Kraiknish
Looking up, more steeply than the picture suggests, towards the summit of An Cruachan.
Cairn by the Allt Sgeiteadh What appears to be a chambered burial cairn by the burn south of Cnoc an Teine. It is not marked on the OS maps.
Cairn by the Allt Sgeiteadh
What appears to be a chambered burial cairn by the burn south of Cnoc an Teine. It is not marked on the OS maps.
Sheepfold at Kraiknish Complete with eleven hungry sheep and no sign of anyone to feed them.
Sheepfold at Kraiknish
Complete with eleven hungry sheep and no sign of anyone to feed them.
An Dubh-sgeir The sgeir is the only dry land in the square. This view is from the cliff top north of Geodha nan Gobhar.
An Dubh-sgeir
The sgeir is the only dry land in the square. This view is from the cliff top north of Geodha nan Gobhar.
Stac an Tuill The stack is so named because of its resemblance to a church belltower. It is holed through the middle in the manner of a high-arched window. The start of the hole can be seen in this view but it is not possible to see right through from the top of the cliffs - and there is no way down. The cliff edges on this stretch of coast are convex and crumbly. Not a place to get too close to the edge.
Stac an Tuill
The stack is so named because of its resemblance to a church belltower. It is holed through the middle in the manner of a high-arched window. The start of the hole can be seen in this view but it is not possible to see right through from the top of the cliffs - and there is no way down. The cliff edges on this stretch of coast are convex and crumbly. Not a place to get too close to the edge.
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Laimhrig na Mòine is located at Grid Ref: NG3523 (Lat: 57.224651, Lng: -6.3797921)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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