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Àird nan Laogh

Landscape Feature in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Àird nan Laogh

Barp Hacklett Cairn One cannot be absolutely sure if this is the cairn as the OS map doesn't give a detailed site, but as it is the only pile of stones on a green protuberance on an otherwise rather squelchy moor, then one would suggest that this is it.
Barp Hacklett Cairn Credit: Gordon Hatton

Àird nan Laogh is a prominent landscape feature located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is a rugged and picturesque area characterized by its rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and expansive moorland. The name Àird nan Laogh translates to "headland of the calves" in Gaelic, reflecting the area's history as a grazing ground for cattle.

The landscape of Àird nan Laogh is dotted with scattered trees and shrubs, providing habitat for a variety of wildlife including red deer, red grouse, and golden eagles. The area is also home to numerous small lochs and streams, adding to its natural beauty and diversity.

Visitors to Àird nan Laogh can enjoy hiking and birdwatching in the peaceful surroundings, with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The area is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a remote and unspoiled natural environment.

Overall, Àird nan Laogh is a stunning landscape feature that showcases the beauty and diversity of the Scottish Highlands. Its rugged terrain and rich biodiversity make it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the wild and untamed beauty of Scotland.

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Àird nan Laogh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.533564/-7.2675718 or Grid Reference NF8461. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barp Hacklett Cairn One cannot be absolutely sure if this is the cairn as the OS map doesn't give a detailed site, but as it is the only pile of stones on a green protuberance on an otherwise rather squelchy moor, then one would suggest that this is it.
Barp Hacklett Cairn
One cannot be absolutely sure if this is the cairn as the OS map doesn't give a detailed site, but as it is the only pile of stones on a green protuberance on an otherwise rather squelchy moor, then one would suggest that this is it.
East from Creag nan Speireag Some 200m from the Hebridean Way path which probably cuts the corner of this square and provides some very 'soft' walking over damp moors. This diversion to a low rise gives a view eastwards towards the oddly shaped Loch Carabhat and distant Eabhal.
East from Creag nan Speireag
Some 200m from the Hebridean Way path which probably cuts the corner of this square and provides some very 'soft' walking over damp moors. This diversion to a low rise gives a view eastwards towards the oddly shaped Loch Carabhat and distant Eabhal.
View towards Beinn na Coille Although this view is across the tiny Loch na Meirle, it remains hidden from sight in a small fold of the moor. Further progress into this square was made difficult by soft ground through old peat workings.
View towards Beinn na Coille
Although this view is across the tiny Loch na Meirle, it remains hidden from sight in a small fold of the moor. Further progress into this square was made difficult by soft ground through old peat workings.
View towards Loch nan Garbh Chlachan Peat and heather moorland stretch away towards the shores of Loch nan Garbh Chlachan where a line of stepping stones are visible, beyond which in an adjoining square is Dun Ban on an islet. Magnifying the image brings up what looks like some remains of walls at the dun. In the distance is the familiar outline of Eabhal.
View towards Loch nan Garbh Chlachan
Peat and heather moorland stretch away towards the shores of Loch nan Garbh Chlachan where a line of stepping stones are visible, beyond which in an adjoining square is Dun Ban on an islet. Magnifying the image brings up what looks like some remains of walls at the dun. In the distance is the familiar outline of Eabhal.
Caravat Barp chambered cairn and shieling Large Neolithic long cairn and later historic shieling or shelter (Scale 1m). <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10254/north-uist-carinish-caravat-barp" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10254/north-uist-carinish-caravat-barp">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>
Caravat Barp chambered cairn and shieling
Large Neolithic long cairn and later historic shieling or shelter (Scale 1m). LinkExternal link
Craonaval chambered cairn Damaged remains of a chambered cairn hiding in the heather. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10293/north-uist-craonaval" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10293/north-uist-craonaval">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>
Craonaval chambered cairn
Damaged remains of a chambered cairn hiding in the heather. LinkExternal link
Loch Glen Na Feannag shieling and chambered cairn The shieling is built on the edge of a much earlier chambered cairn. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10251/north-uist-loch-glen-na-feannag" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10251/north-uist-loch-glen-na-feannag">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>
Loch Glen Na Feannag shieling and chambered cairn
The shieling is built on the edge of a much earlier chambered cairn. LinkExternal link
Loch Glen Na Feannag chambered cairn A close up view of the large slabs forming the chamber. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10251/north-uist-loch-glen-na-feannag" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10251/north-uist-loch-glen-na-feannag">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>
Loch Glen Na Feannag chambered cairn
A close up view of the large slabs forming the chamber. LinkExternal link
Oban Nam Fiadh chambered cairn Large stones forming part of the chamber. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10252/north-uist-oban-nam-fiadh" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10252/north-uist-oban-nam-fiadh">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>
Oban Nam Fiadh chambered cairn
Large stones forming part of the chamber. LinkExternal link
Oban Nam Fiadh chambered cairn View from above showing the character of the chamber. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10252/north-uist-oban-nam-fiadh" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10252/north-uist-oban-nam-fiadh">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>
Oban Nam Fiadh chambered cairn
View from above showing the character of the chamber. LinkExternal link
Cladach Carinish: postbox № HS6 13 This small postbox is emptied at 2 o'clock on weekday afternoons and at half past nine on Saturday mornings.
Cladach Carinish: postbox № HS6 13
This small postbox is emptied at 2 o'clock on weekday afternoons and at half past nine on Saturday mornings.
Locheport: a deer behind a ruin This rather magnificent creature was as surprised to see me as I was to see him when I stopped the car to take a quick photo looking across the loch. He was with several others.
Locheport: a deer behind a ruin
This rather magnificent creature was as surprised to see me as I was to see him when I stopped the car to take a quick photo looking across the loch. He was with several others.
Locheport: four deer look at me These deer were roused by my stopping the car to take a picture, at which point I had no idea they were there.
Locheport: four deer look at me
These deer were roused by my stopping the car to take a picture, at which point I had no idea they were there.
Locheport: two deer dart across the B894 Having roused a group of deer as I got out of the car to take a photo across the loch, unaware of their presence, after a bit of mutual bluffing these two deer darted across the road, leaping rather noisily over the fences on each side of the road. I was a little too slow with the camera so the one on the right is not quite fully in shot.
Locheport: two deer dart across the B894
Having roused a group of deer as I got out of the car to take a photo across the loch, unaware of their presence, after a bit of mutual bluffing these two deer darted across the road, leaping rather noisily over the fences on each side of the road. I was a little too slow with the camera so the one on the right is not quite fully in shot.
Loch Carabhat - Dragonfly Four-spotted Chaser resting on the heather near Loch Carabhat
Loch Carabhat - Dragonfly
Four-spotted Chaser resting on the heather near Loch Carabhat
Bin and postbox Due to wind, all the postboxes in North Uist have flaps.
Bin and postbox
Due to wind, all the postboxes in North Uist have flaps.
Artist Studio I think the building behind the power line pole is one of the artist studios on this road
Artist Studio
I think the building behind the power line pole is one of the artist studios on this road
Dun Ban Loch Carabhat A Pictish Dun situated just off the South shore of Loch Carabhat in North Uist, some of the original vitrified wall structure can still be seen from the middle to left hand side of the Dun.
Dun Ban Loch Carabhat
A Pictish Dun situated just off the South shore of Loch Carabhat in North Uist, some of the original vitrified wall structure can still be seen from the middle to left hand side of the Dun.
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Àird nan Laogh is located at Grid Ref: NF8461 (Lat: 57.533564, Lng: -7.2675718)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Locations

Beinn na Coille Àird nan Laogh

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