Rubha na Faing

Landscape Feature in Ross-shire

Scotland

Rubha na Faing

Gisla Power Station Small HEP station on the western shore of Loch Rog Beag at Giosla. — Gisla Power Station Credit: Colin Smith

Rubha na Faing is a scenic landscape feature located in the county of Ross-shire, in the Scottish Highlands. Situated on the west coast of Scotland, this picturesque headland stretches out into the North Atlantic Ocean, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding coastal landscape.

Characterized by its rugged cliffs and dramatic rock formations, Rubha na Faing is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. The headland is covered in lush vegetation, including heather, grasses, and wildflowers, which provide a vibrant contrast to the rugged coastal scenery.

The area is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including seabirds, such as gannets and puffins, which can be spotted nesting on the cliffs. Visitors may also have the opportunity to spot seals and dolphins in the surrounding waters.

In addition to its natural beauty, Rubha na Faing also holds historical significance. The ruins of an ancient broch, a stone tower dating back to the Iron Age, can be found on the headland, adding an element of intrigue and historical fascination to the landscape.

Access to Rubha na Faing is relatively easy, with a footpath leading from the nearby village. The headland offers several vantage points and viewpoints where visitors can take in the stunning panoramic views of the North Atlantic and the rugged Scottish coastline.

Overall, Rubha na Faing is a captivating landscape feature that showcases the raw beauty of the Scottish Highlands, combining dramatic cliffs, diverse wildlife, and a touch of ancient history.

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Rubha na Faing Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.12617/-6.8462487 or Grid Reference NB1425. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gisla Power Station

Small HEP station on the western shore of Loch Rog Beag at Giosla.

Colin Smith

B8011 cut through the hillside

By the bottom of Loch Ròg Beag

Jo and Steve Turner

Gisla Power Station

A small hydroelectric power station, using water piped from Loch Coirceabhat.

David Martin

Caultrashal Beag [Coltraiseal Beag]

First HuMP of four today with Michael Earnshaw, Jim Bloomer and Martin Richardson in mixed weather. Name: Caultrashal Beag [Coltraiseal Beag] Hill number: 4941 Height: 226m / 741ft Area: 24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands Class: Hu,2 Grid ref: NB149241 (est) Drop: 108m Col: 118m NB161233

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View From Bridge

View from the road bridge towards Loch Rog Beag.

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Loch Ruadh

Loch Ruadh on route to Beinn Mothal.

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Heading For Loch Ruah

Descending from Coltraiseal Beag heading for Loch Ruadh and then Ben Mohal [Beinn Mothal].

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Loch SÃ¹rstabhat at sunset

Although looking almost due north, the sun was setting just off the left of this view, taken after 10 pm (summer time). The sunset hadn't yet developed the spectacular underlit cloudscape that followed 20 minutes or so later, but the little loch caught our eye as we became increasingly distracted from the road looking for a suitable foreground. Fortunately, there are sections of the old road to safely get off the highway and wander about with a camera !

Andy Waddington

Sunset over Loch SÃ¹rstabhat

As the sky cleared from the west, the sun started to underlight the cloud cover as we passed by the upper end of Loch Sùrstabhat. The perspective and the direction of clearance has produced one of those views where the horizon looks tilted one way when seen "broad-brush" but then seems tilted the other way when the water is looked at more closely. I find the effect somewhat disturbing, but have tried to get the real horizon as level as possible. It's not helped by those electric poles all leaning towards the long span of cable across the loch...

Andy Waddington