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Àird nam Bùth Beag

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Àird nam Bùth Beag

Footbridge over the railway with appropriate warning sign
Footbridge over the railway with appropriate warning sign Credit: Steven Brown

Àird nam Bùth Beag is a headland located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is a coastal feature that juts out into the sea, offering stunning views of the surrounding waters and landscape. The name Àird nam Bùth Beag translates to "point of the small shops" in English, reflecting the area's historical significance as a trading hub.

The headland is characterized by rugged cliffs, rocky shores, and a diverse array of flora and fauna. Visitors to Àird nam Bùth Beag can expect to see a variety of seabirds, marine life, and possibly even seals or dolphins swimming offshore.

The headland is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, with several walking trails and viewpoints that offer panoramic vistas of the coastline and nearby islands. The area is also known for its archaeological sites, including ancient ruins and burial mounds that provide insight into the area's rich history.

Overall, Àird nam Bùth Beag is a picturesque and historically significant headland that showcases the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the Scottish Highlands.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.887821/-5.7262863 or Grid Reference NM7383. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footbridge over the railway with appropriate warning sign
Footbridge over the railway with appropriate warning sign
View towards the ruins at Mullochbuie
View towards the ruins at Mullochbuie
The Jacobite crossing Loch Nan Uamh Viaduct K1 locomotive No. 62005 crosses Loch Nan Uamh Viaduct with the return 'Jacobite' train from Mallaig to Fort William. The K1 class 2-6-0 locomotives were introduced by Arthur Peppercorn in 1949, especially designed for difficult routes such as this. It is the last remaining example of these locomotives and it is fitting that it is regularly used on the Fort William to Mallaig tourist services.
The Jacobite crossing Loch Nan Uamh Viaduct
K1 locomotive No. 62005 crosses Loch Nan Uamh Viaduct with the return 'Jacobite' train from Mallaig to Fort William. The K1 class 2-6-0 locomotives were introduced by Arthur Peppercorn in 1949, especially designed for difficult routes such as this. It is the last remaining example of these locomotives and it is fitting that it is regularly used on the Fort William to Mallaig tourist services.
The Prince's Cairn Stands on the spot from where it is said that Prince Charles Edward Stuart escaped back to France on the 20th September 1746, after the humiliation of the '45 and many months spent avoiding Hanoverian troops.
The Prince's Cairn
Stands on the spot from where it is said that Prince Charles Edward Stuart escaped back to France on the 20th September 1746, after the humiliation of the '45 and many months spent avoiding Hanoverian troops.
Islets in the loch Eilean Gobblach in Loch non Uamh. Just one name appears to cover two tiny islets separated at high tide.
Islets in the loch
Eilean Gobblach in Loch non Uamh. Just one name appears to cover two tiny islets separated at high tide.
East along A830 The A830 is a much improved road compared to when I first travelled along it around half a century ago. What was once a mostly single track road has been transformed into a fine highway where the only real obstructions are two or three narrow railway bridges.
East along A830
The A830 is a much improved road compared to when I first travelled along it around half a century ago. What was once a mostly single track road has been transformed into a fine highway where the only real obstructions are two or three narrow railway bridges.
The summit of Cruach Doir' an Raoigh Looking towards Loch Beag (left) and the Arnabol viaduct on the line to Mallaig (right).
The summit of Cruach Doir' an Raoigh
Looking towards Loch Beag (left) and the Arnabol viaduct on the line to Mallaig (right).
Loch Nan Uamh Looking down Loch Nan Uamh from the 'Jacobite' steam train en route to Mallaig. The islands are Eilean Gobhlach.
Loch Nan Uamh
Looking down Loch Nan Uamh from the 'Jacobite' steam train en route to Mallaig. The islands are Eilean Gobhlach.
Loch Dubh
Loch Dubh
Small islands in Loch Nan Uamh
Small islands in Loch Nan Uamh
Woodland beside the West Highland Railway near Beasdale
Woodland beside the West Highland Railway near Beasdale
'The Jacobite' heads for Mallaig 'The Jacobite' heads for Mallaig about pass under the A830 bridge as it nears Polnish. The train is headed by 'Black 5' 4-6-0 locomotive No. 44871 which was built in 1945 at Crewe. A total of 842 of these useful mixed traffic steam locomotives were built by the LMS and could be seen everywhere on their system hauling all kinds of traffic.
'The Jacobite' heads for Mallaig
'The Jacobite' heads for Mallaig about pass under the A830 bridge as it nears Polnish. The train is headed by 'Black 5' 4-6-0 locomotive No. 44871 which was built in 1945 at Crewe. A total of 842 of these useful mixed traffic steam locomotives were built by the LMS and could be seen everywhere on their system hauling all kinds of traffic.
View across Loch Beag View of Loch Beag
View across Loch Beag
View of Loch Beag
No through road near Polnish
No through road near Polnish
A830 towards Lochailort
A830 towards Lochailort
A830 near Glen Mamie Farm
A830 near Glen Mamie Farm
Above Loch Beag Seen from the path to the ruined settlement and bothy of Peanmeanach. Loch Beag is the foreground water leading into Loch nan Uamh the shore of which Bonnie Prince Charlie landed in 1745.
Above Loch Beag
Seen from the path to the ruined settlement and bothy of Peanmeanach. Loch Beag is the foreground water leading into Loch nan Uamh the shore of which Bonnie Prince Charlie landed in 1745.
Loch Doire a' Ghearrain Loch on the Ardnish peninusla about half way to Peanmeanach. Lovely views across to the Moidart Corbetts of An Stac, Sgùrr na Bà Glaise and Rois-Bheinn.
Loch Doire a' Ghearrain
Loch on the Ardnish peninusla about half way to Peanmeanach. Lovely views across to the Moidart Corbetts of An Stac, Sgùrr na Bà Glaise and Rois-Bheinn.
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Àird nam Bùth Beag is located at Grid Ref: NM7383 (Lat: 56.887821, Lng: -5.7262863)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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