Foitealar

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ross-shire

Scotland

Foitealar

Tiumpan Head Lighthouse Credit: Peter Moore

Foitealar is a headland located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is situated on the east coast of the Highlands, overlooking the North Sea. The headland is known for its rugged cliffs and stunning views of the surrounding coastline. At the tip of Foitealar, there is a prominent lighthouse that serves as a navigational aid for ships passing through the area.

The headland is also home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, and kittiwakes. Visitors to Foitealar can often spot these birds nesting in the cliffs or flying overhead. The area is popular with birdwatchers and photographers looking to capture the beauty of the coastal landscape.

In addition to its natural beauty, Foitealar is also steeped in history. There are remnants of ancient settlements and burial sites scattered throughout the headland, providing a glimpse into the area's past. Overall, Foitealar is a picturesque and historically significant headland that offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty and heritage of the Scottish Highlands.

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Foitealar Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.251523/-6.1421804 or Grid Reference NB5736. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tiumpan Head Lighthouse

Peter Moore

The Pier at Port nan Giuran

Peter Moore

Coastline below Cnoc Beag, Isle of Lewis

Looking across Broad Bay/Loch a Tuath towards Bac and Griais.

Claire Pegrum

Looking across fields towards Cnoc Beag from the A866

David Gearing

The small pier at Portnagnan

David Gearing

View west from Tiumpan Head

Colin Park

Tiumpan Head Lighthouse

Colin Park

Coast below Cnoc Beag, Isle of Lewis

Looking towards Rubha Meadhonach, the northern tip of the Eye Peninsula/An Rubha.

Claire Pegrum

Small beach at Sinigeadh, Eye Peninsula

Alan Reid

Roads around An Rubha

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Ralph Greig

Roads around An Rubha

Ralph Greig

Roads around An Rubha

Ralph Greig

Coastline of An Rubhan

Ralph Greig

Tiumpan Head Lighthouse

Ralph Greig

Tiumpan Head Lighthouse

Tiumpan Head is located at the far eastern end of Point in Lewis. The lighthouse located here marks the western limit of the Minch. Designed by David and Charles Stevenson, it was first lit in December 1900. Still an active lighthouse today, it was automated in 1985. It is a Category C listed building (LB19209 Link

Historic Environment Scotland).

David Dixon

Tiumpan Head Lighthouse

Colin Park

Tigh-sholuis Rubh an t-Siumpain (Tiumpan Head Lighthouse)

The lighthouse stands at the tip of the Eye Peninsula. It is 21 metres (69 feet) tall, and dates from 1900. It has been automated since 1985, and the buildings are now occupied by a kennels and cattery. The headland is named as Ceann an t-Siumpan on the 1:25,000 map, which seems rather odd.

Anne Burgess

Fidigeadh

If you use NB5737 : Stile and footpath sign at Tiumpan Head and walk down a little way, this is the view that greets you.

Anne Burgess

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Foitealar is located at Grid Ref: NB5736 (Lat: 58.251523, Lng: -6.1421804)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Locations

Geodha Foitealar Camas Creag Mhurchaidh Mhòir Foitealar Geodha an Duilisg Làraich nam Bonnan Dubha Bàgh Phort Mholair

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