Àird Adhanais

Landscape Feature in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Àird Adhanais

Àird Adhanais is a landscape feature located in the Inverness-shire region of Scotland. It is a prominent headland that overlooks the Kyle of Tongue, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the North Sea. The headland is characterized by its rugged terrain, with rocky cliffs and steep slopes that provide a challenging terrain for hikers and climbers.

The area is known for its rich biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species calling Àird Adhanais home. The headland is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with a wide range of seabirds and migratory species passing through the area.

In addition to its natural beauty, Àird Adhanais also has a rich cultural history. The headland is home to several ancient archaeological sites, including a broch and a burial cairn, which provide insight into the area's past inhabitants.

Overall, Àird Adhanais is a must-visit destination for nature lovers, history buffs, and outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the stunning landscapes and heritage of the Scottish Highlands.

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Àird Adhanais Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.857381/-6.6834095 or Grid Reference NG2294. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Peat Cuttings

Sandy Gerrard

Track to Eilean Glas Lighthouse

There is some small-scale peat cutting immediately next to the track.

Sandy Gerrard

A lochan on the Heritage Trail to Scalpay Lighthouse

The trail is spongy underfoot but well maintained. On the horizon left of centre you can see the Shiant Islands and that's Scalpay Lighthouse lying off the cliffs to the right.

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Scalpay Church of Scotland

The majority on Scalpay chose to remain in the Free Church when the United Free Church reunited with the established Church of Scotland in 1929. As the congregation was not enough to justify maintaining a large building and a resident minister, the Church of Scotland kept this small church where services were conducted by a lay missionary, who lived with his family in the nearby NG2196 : Scalpay Mission House Shortly after this photograph was taken the bridge linking Scalpay to the mainland of Harris was completed, making it possible for the remaining Church of Scotland congregation to attend Sunday services in Tarbert and so there was no longer any need for a missionary. This small church is now used for services by the Free Church (Continuing). For a later view from the other side see NG2196 : Church Scalpay.

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Scalpay Mission House

The corrugated building was once the home of the lay missionary who served the NG2196 : Scalpay Church of Scotland. Following the opening of the Scalpay Bridge in 1997, soon after this photograph was taken, the small Church of Scotland congregation was able to travel to worship on the Harris mainland and missionaries no longer resided on the island.

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