Beinn Bheag

Hill, Mountain in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Beinn Bheag

Houses on Boreray/Boraraigh Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Beinn Bheag is a prominent hill located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated within the Cairngorms National Park, approximately 10 miles southeast of Aviemore. With an elevation of 1,191 meters (3,907 feet), it is classified as a Munro, a term used for Scottish mountains over 3,000 feet.

The hill provides breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding area, including the expansive Rothiemurchus Forest and the stunning Cairngorms mountain range. Its location within the national park makes it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a variety of activities such as hiking, mountaineering, and wildlife spotting.

Beinn Bheag is known for its diverse and challenging terrain, with steep slopes, rocky outcrops, and scree fields. The ascent to the summit can be quite demanding, requiring a good level of fitness and experience in hillwalking. However, the rewarding views and the sense of achievement make it a worthwhile endeavor.

The hill is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including heather, mosses, and alpine plants. It is also a habitat for several species of birds, such as ptarmigans and mountain hares. The surrounding area is abundant in wildlife, with red deer, golden eagles, and ospreys frequently spotted.

Beinn Bheag is easily accessible from the nearby town of Aviemore, with several hiking trails leading to its summit. It offers a unique opportunity to experience the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands and immerse oneself in the awe-inspiring landscape of Inverness-shire.

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Beinn Bheag Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.716013/-7.2853932 or Grid Reference NF8581. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Houses on Boreray/Boraraigh

Sandy Gerrard

Boreray from Rubha Bhoisnis

Looking across to the buildings on Boreray from Rubha Bhoisnis on Berneray. Signs of habitation on the island with two houses that look weatherproof, plus a red tractor and dinghy with outboard motor, neither of which are likely to be of much use to the dozens of small white specs which are grazing sheep.

Gordon Hatton

Houses on Boreray (North Uist)

Boreray has a population of 1. I visited it on a boat trip organised from Berneray in July 2006. I believe the photo shows the residents house and another house which is let to viitors.

Alasdair Watson

Boreray (North Uist) from the sea

Picture was taken from a boat at anchor off the beach, before boarding a dinghy to land on the beach.

Alasdair Watson

Boreray Sheep

Some of the many blcak sheep grazing on Boreray (North Uist).

Alasdair Watson

View from Mullach Mor, Boreray, North Uist

Looking SSE from Mullach Mor, over Loch Mor and towards North Uist.

Alasdair Watson

Mol Mor, Boreray, North Uist

Looking over the narrow strip of land which separates Loch Mor from the sea.

Alasdair Watson

Coastal Crevasse on Boreray North Uist

A trap for the unwary walking along the Southwest coast of Boreray. As this feature does not appear on the map, the location may be slightly incorrect, but it is to the South of Loch Mor.

Alasdair Watson