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Gearros

Settlement in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Gearros

Columnar Jointed Cliffs
Columnar Jointed Cliffs Credit: Matthew Chadwick

Gearros is a small village located in the heart of Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated amidst the picturesque Highlands, it is surrounded by stunning landscapes and natural beauty. The village is nestled between towering mountains, lush green forests, and meandering rivers, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

With a population of just around 200 residents, Gearros retains a close-knit and friendly community atmosphere. The village itself is characterized by charming traditional stone houses, neatly lined along narrow winding streets. The locals take great pride in the upkeep of their homes and the overall appearance of the village, resulting in a visually appealing and inviting atmosphere.

Despite its small size, Gearros offers some amenities for its residents and visitors. There is a local pub that serves as a gathering spot for socializing and enjoying traditional Scottish cuisine. Additionally, a small convenience store provides essential groceries and supplies for the village.

The surrounding area of Gearros offers a plethora of outdoor activities. Hiking and mountain biking trails crisscross the nearby hills and valleys, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The nearby river is ideal for fishing enthusiasts who can try their luck at catching salmon or trout. Wildlife enthusiasts can also spot various species of birds, deer, and occasionally, even the elusive Scottish wildcat.

Gearros is an idyllic village that offers a tranquil and serene lifestyle amidst the breathtaking Scottish Highlands. Its natural beauty and friendly community make it a hidden gem worth exploring in Inverness-shire.

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Gearros Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.588964/-6.1865442 or Grid Reference NG4963. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Columnar Jointed Cliffs
Columnar Jointed Cliffs
Unnamed Burn at Cul nan Cnoc The burn has carved a gorge in the soft Lealt Shale.
Unnamed Burn at Cul nan Cnoc
The burn has carved a gorge in the soft Lealt Shale.
Valtos Sandstone This sandstone is of Jurassic age, and was laid down in shallow lagoons about 165 million years ago. It readily forms concretions, which are lumps of harder material in the sandy matrix. Although the sandstone is named after Valtos here in Skye, the most dramatic examples of concretions are found in it on the Isle of Eigg - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3963134">NM4788 : Another Concretion</a> and nearby examples.
Valtos Sandstone
This sandstone is of Jurassic age, and was laid down in shallow lagoons about 165 million years ago. It readily forms concretions, which are lumps of harder material in the sandy matrix. Although the sandstone is named after Valtos here in Skye, the most dramatic examples of concretions are found in it on the Isle of Eigg - see NM4788 : Another Concretion and nearby examples.
Houses at Bhaltos (Valtos) Traditional stone houses at the north end of Bhaltos. (In Gaelic, the combination of 'bh' at the beginning of a word or name is pronounced as 'v' is pronounced in English and French.)
Houses at Bhaltos (Valtos)
Traditional stone houses at the north end of Bhaltos. (In Gaelic, the combination of 'bh' at the beginning of a word or name is pronounced as 'v' is pronounced in English and French.)
Dùn Dearg Dùn Dearg means 'red fort' and this probably refers to the colour of the columnar jointed lava on which it stands.
Dùn Dearg
Dùn Dearg means 'red fort' and this probably refers to the colour of the columnar jointed lava on which it stands.
The A855 north of Portree Looking towards Loch Mealt.
The A855 north of Portree
Looking towards Loch Mealt.
Dun Dearg, Valtos This fort occupies the summit of an isolated hillock that forms part of the coastal escarpment at Valtos, dropping some 60m to the sea on the NE.
Dun Dearg, Valtos
This fort occupies the summit of an isolated hillock that forms part of the coastal escarpment at Valtos, dropping some 60m to the sea on the NE.
Sheep sitting on a wall At Valtos.
Sheep sitting on a wall
At Valtos.
View from Culnaknock Trig Point
View from Culnaknock Trig Point
The Coastline of Skye, near Valtos
The Coastline of Skye, near Valtos
A855, Valtos The A855 runs 33 miles around North Skye from Portree <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7431346">NG4743 : A87, A855 junction, Portree</a> to Uig <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7386522">NG3964 : A855 / A87 junction</a>, via Staffin. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A855" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A855">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>
A855, Valtos
The A855 runs 33 miles around North Skye from Portree NG4743 : A87, A855 junction, Portree to Uig NG3964 : A855 / A87 junction, via Staffin. LinkExternal link
A855, Cul nan Cnoc The A855 runs 33 miles around North Skye from Portree <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7431346">NG4743 : A87, A855 junction, Portree</a> to Uig <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7386522">NG3964 : A855 / A87 junction</a>, via Staffin. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A855" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A855">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>
A855, Cul nan Cnoc
The A855 runs 33 miles around North Skye from Portree NG4743 : A87, A855 junction, Portree to Uig NG3964 : A855 / A87 junction, via Staffin. LinkExternal link
Entering Valtos, A855 The A855 runs 33 miles around North Skye from Portree <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7431346">NG4743 : A87, A855 junction, Portree</a> to Uig <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7386522">NG3964 : A855 / A87 junction</a>, via Staffin. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A855" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A855">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>
Entering Valtos, A855
The A855 runs 33 miles around North Skye from Portree NG4743 : A87, A855 junction, Portree to Uig NG3964 : A855 / A87 junction, via Staffin. LinkExternal link
A855 The A855 runs 33 miles around North Skye from Portree <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7431346">NG4743 : A87, A855 junction, Portree</a> to Uig <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7386522">NG3964 : A855 / A87 junction</a>, via Staffin. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A855" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A855">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>
A855
The A855 runs 33 miles around North Skye from Portree NG4743 : A87, A855 junction, Portree to Uig NG3964 : A855 / A87 junction, via Staffin. LinkExternal link
A855, Valtos The A855 runs 33 miles around North Skye from Portree <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7431346">NG4743 : A87, A855 junction, Portree</a> to Uig <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7386522">NG3964 : A855 / A87 junction</a>, via Staffin. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A855" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A855">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>
A855, Valtos
The A855 runs 33 miles around North Skye from Portree NG4743 : A87, A855 junction, Portree to Uig NG3964 : A855 / A87 junction, via Staffin. LinkExternal link
A855 The A855 runs 33 miles around North Skye from Portree <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7431346">NG4743 : A87, A855 junction, Portree</a> to Uig <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7386522">NG3964 : A855 / A87 junction</a>, via Staffin. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A855" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A855">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>
A855
The A855 runs 33 miles around North Skye from Portree NG4743 : A87, A855 junction, Portree to Uig NG3964 : A855 / A87 junction, via Staffin. LinkExternal link
Loch Mealt Another thrilling view of Loch Mealt, courtesy of the A855 just barely clipping this grid square. In the distant realm, the mighty 543 metre high hill, Meall na Suiramach, or, as the intrepid Victorian surveyors reckon it meant, "Quiraig Hill." See ‘OS1/16/5/20 | ScotlandsPlaces’. 2019. Scotlandsplaces.gov.uk <<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://scotlandsplaces.gov.uk/digital-volumes/ordnance-survey-name-books/inverness-shire-os-name-books-1876-1878/inverness-shire-skye-volume-05/20" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://scotlandsplaces.gov.uk/digital-volumes/ordnance-survey-name-books/inverness-shire-os-name-books-1876-1878/inverness-shire-skye-volume-05/20">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 22 July 2023] ‌
Loch Mealt
Another thrilling view of Loch Mealt, courtesy of the A855 just barely clipping this grid square. In the distant realm, the mighty 543 metre high hill, Meall na Suiramach, or, as the intrepid Victorian surveyors reckon it meant, "Quiraig Hill." See ‘OS1/16/5/20 | ScotlandsPlaces’. 2019. Scotlandsplaces.gov.uk <LinkExternal link > [accessed 22 July 2023] ‌
The humble red post box, still a vital component in the realm of snail mail
The humble red post box, still a vital component in the realm of snail mail
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Gearros is located at Grid Ref: NG4963 (Lat: 57.588964, Lng: -6.1865442)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

Also known as: Garros

What 3 Words

///flooding.dwelled.snoozing. Near Uig, Highland

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Located within 500m of 57.588964,-6.1865442
Barrier: cattle_grid
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 57.5890567/-6.1892981
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Lat/Long: 57.5889342/-6.1859264
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Garros
Name Gd: Gearros
Place: hamlet
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 57.5891353/-6.1873125
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Lat/Long: 57.5881553/-6.1851173
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