Baile nan Cailleach

Settlement in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Baile nan Cailleach

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Ruin of St Mary's Chapel, Nunton Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Baile nan Cailleach is a small village located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated on the eastern coast of the Scottish Highlands, it is known for its picturesque setting and rich history. The name "Baile nan Cailleach" translates to "Village of the Old Woman" in Gaelic, reflecting the folklore and legends associated with the area.

The village is nestled between rolling hills and surrounded by stunning natural beauty. It offers breathtaking views of the nearby Loch Ness and the Great Glen, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including red deer and various bird species.

In terms of history, Baile nan Cailleach has ancient roots dating back thousands of years. The remains of ancient settlements and standing stones can still be found in the surrounding countryside, providing a glimpse into the area's past. The village itself has a quaint and traditional charm, with stone cottages and narrow winding streets.

The community in Baile nan Cailleach is tight-knit and friendly, with a strong sense of local pride. The village has a few amenities, including a small grocery store and a traditional pub, where locals and visitors can gather and socialize.

Overall, Baile nan Cailleach offers a peaceful and idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and history of the Scottish Highlands.

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Baile nan Cailleach Images

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Ruin of St Mary's Chapel, Nunton
Sand Dunes at Culla Bay
Sand Dunes at Culla Bay
Culla Bay One of the many fine sandy beaches on the west side of na h-Eileanan an Iar.
Culla Bay
One of the many fine sandy beaches on the west side of na h-Eileanan an Iar.
Machair at Quirnish Machair is fertile land that is formed by sand blown in from the sea.
Machair at Quirnish
Machair is fertile land that is formed by sand blown in from the sea.
Oyster Plant (Mertensia maritima) This is a plant of northern latitudes, commoner on the east coast than here on the west. Its range is shrinking, to the extent that it no longer occurs in England and Wales, and this is the only site currently known in the Western Isles. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://plantatlas2020.org/atlas/2cd4p9h.906" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://plantatlas2020.org/atlas/2cd4p9h.906">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> for discussion of its range.
Oyster Plant (Mertensia maritima)
This is a plant of northern latitudes, commoner on the east coast than here on the west. Its range is shrinking, to the extent that it no longer occurs in England and Wales, and this is the only site currently known in the Western Isles. See LinkExternal link for discussion of its range.
Geodha Bàn A geo is a sea inlet, and Gaelic bàn means white or pale.
Geodha Bàn
A geo is a sea inlet, and Gaelic bàn means white or pale.
Storm Beach The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Storm Beach
The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Looking towards Aird The foreground field is in this square, but the houses are in the next square. On the horizon, at left, is the distinctive outline of Theacla on South Uist.
Looking towards Aird
The foreground field is in this square, but the houses are in the next square. On the horizon, at left, is the distinctive outline of Theacla on South Uist.
Storm Beach The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Storm Beach
The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Storm Beach The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Storm Beach
The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Rocky Shore No storm beach has formed on this stretch of the coast because the rocks of the shore break the power of the sea to throw up a berm of pebbles and cobbles.
Rocky Shore
No storm beach has formed on this stretch of the coast because the rocks of the shore break the power of the sea to throw up a berm of pebbles and cobbles.
Hebridean Sheep at Airdbheag, Benbecula Dry stone walling events have been held at Airdbheag and there is evidence in the walls and stone buildings of the skills of dry-stone wallers.
Hebridean Sheep at Airdbheag, Benbecula
Dry stone walling events have been held at Airdbheag and there is evidence in the walls and stone buildings of the skills of dry-stone wallers.
Coastline at Aird The shore of Baleshare on North Uist can be seen across the water.
Coastline at Aird
The shore of Baleshare on North Uist can be seen across the water.
The road through Aird
The road through Aird
Culla Bay Reputedly the best beach on Benbecula and worthy of visit any time of the year.  Spot the difference <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2902289">NF7654 : Dunes at the northern end of Culla Bay</a> an April visit compared to this September visit.
Culla Bay
Reputedly the best beach on Benbecula and worthy of visit any time of the year. Spot the difference NF7654 : Dunes at the northern end of Culla Bay an April visit compared to this September visit.
Shore at Clachan Garbh, Benbecula
Shore at Clachan Garbh, Benbecula
Shore at Clachan Garbh, Benbecula
Shore at Clachan Garbh, Benbecula
Houses at Baile a' Mhanaich/Balivanich On the western edge of the village.
Houses at Baile a' Mhanaich/Balivanich
On the western edge of the village.
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Baile nan Cailleach is located at Grid Ref: NF7653 (Lat: 57.459095, Lng: -7.3948304)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

Also known as: Nunton

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Nearby Amenities

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Bus Stop
Nunton
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Naptan Street: Village
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Passing Place
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Baile nan Cailleach
Name En: Nunton
Name Gd: Baile nan Cailleach
Place: village
Wikidata: Q4848310
Wikipedia: en:Nunton, Benbecula
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Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
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Entrance: main
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Bicycle Parking
Access: customers
Bicycle Parking: wall_loops
Capacity: 5
Covered: yes
Operator: Nunton House Hostel
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Man Made: water_well
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Passing Place
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Nunton Farm Land Raid 1923
Direction: 130
Historic: memorial
Inscription: Mar Chuimhneachan In memory of the men who took part in the Nunton Farm Raid , Benbecula, 1923 ... Fhuair iad còir air fearann luchd meallaidh
Material: metal
Memorial: plaque
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Passing Place
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