Tom a' Reithean

Hill, Mountain in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Tom a' Reithean

Mingulay Bay and schoolhouse A visit possible by the small Barra boat that took 20 or so folk on a tour of the southern Hebrides with time to explore the cliffs of Mingulay. — Mingulay Bay and schoolhouse Credit: Julian Paren

Tom a' Reithean is a hill located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is part of the larger mountain range known as the Monadhliath Mountains. The hill stands at an elevation of 879 meters (2884 feet) above sea level, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Tom a' Reithean is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, with several trails leading to the summit. The terrain is rugged and challenging, with steep ascents and rocky outcrops along the way. The hill is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including heather, mosses, and a variety of bird species.

At the summit of Tom a' Reithean, hikers are rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the Cairngorms National Park to the east and the Great Glen to the west.

Overall, Tom a' Reithean is a beautiful and rewarding destination for those looking to explore the stunning Scottish Highlands and experience the beauty of nature in Inverness-shire.

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Tom a' Reithean Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.827367/-7.6277557 or Grid Reference NL5684. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mingulay Bay and schoolhouse

A visit possible by the small Barra boat that took 20 or so folk on a tour of the southern Hebrides with time to explore the cliffs of Mingulay.

Julian Paren

Berneray and Mingulay from the air

Looking north, with the western part of Pabbay/Pabaigh at top right.

M J Richardson

Mingulay - Abandoned village - entrance to former dwelling

Mingulay was abandoned in 1912, some 18 years before its more famous (and more distant) twin, St. Kilda. Remnants of many of the houses still stand, but few exceed about 6' (2m) in height. Here we see the entrance to one of these former dwellings. See NL5683 : Mingulay - former entrance to dwelling for close-up of the doorway.

Rob Farrow

Mingulay - former entrance to dwelling

The narrow (and low) entrance to a former dwelling on Mingulay. See NL5683 : Mingulay - Abandoned village - entrance to former dwelling to see this in context.

Rob Farrow

Mingulay - sand-filled ruined house

Being next to the beach, the abandoned buildings of the former village on the island of Mingulay have had sand blown in to cover their floors.

Rob Farrow

Mingulay - former chapel

The utterly ruinous remains of the former chapel on Mingulay. This was the only building in the former village with a "Dangerous Building - Keep Out" sign on it. It retains its concrete steps on its north-east side from which I took this photo looking down into the devastation.

Rob Farrow

Mingulay - stream flowing to the bay

This is one of several streams that flow down from the hills of Mingulay to meet the bay beyond the village.

Rob Farrow

Mingulay - beach and bay

The magnificent sands of Bàgh Mhiùghlaigh (Mingulay Bay) as seen from the hills to the north.

Rob Farrow

Mingulay - Seal on the beach

This seal seemed as interested in me as I was in him/her. I think that this is a grey (rather than a common/harbour) seal, but would welcome confirmation.

Rob Farrow

Mingulay - Swimming seal

This seal (Grey I think) was swimming around the coast of Mingulay at Rubha an Droma.

Rob Farrow

Mingulay - Abandoned village from the beach

Looking back from the beach to the abandoned village of Mingulay. See NL5683 : Mingulay - The abandoned village for a closer view.

Rob Farrow

Mingulay - view SSW along the beach

Looking along the beautiful beach which is in front of the abandoned village on the island of Mingulay.

Rob Farrow

Mingulay - The abandoned village

Looking at the ruins of the abandoned village of Mingulay from the beach. See also NL5683 : Mingulay - Abandoned village from the beach

Rob Farrow

Mingulay - Ruined houses and chapel above the main village

There were a few houses higher up the slope from the main area of the abandoned village on Mingulay, with the collapsed chapel yet further up the hill.

Rob Farrow

Mingulay - former school, now NTS base

This building is the former school on Mingulay, which had at one time as many as forty pupils. It is now the only habitable property on the little island, and is lived in (I'm not sure how permanently) by an NTS (National Trust for Scotland) warden, whom we met. For some reason this school was situated at some distance south of the village and replaced an earlier school which was nearer to the dwellings. For a closer view of the building see NL5682 : Mingulay - Former school.

Rob Farrow

Mingulay - Former school

This is the former school on Mingulay which closed a little time before the departure of the residents of the village. See it in wider context here NL5682 : Mingulay - former school, now NTS base

Rob Farrow