Lackalee

Settlement in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Lackalee

View south over Leac a' Li Looking from a window of a house in Leac a' Li. 
A few sheep graze the poor vegetation between the exposed bedrock. 
The water is Loch Stocanais.
View south over Leac a' Li Credit: Richard Dorrell

Lackalee is a small village located in the county of Inverness-shire in the Scottish Highlands. Situated amidst stunning natural beauty, this picturesque village offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents and visitors alike.

Surrounded by rolling hills, lush green landscapes, and the meandering River Lackalee, the village is known for its breathtaking scenery and outdoor recreational opportunities. It is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and those seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Lackalee is a close-knit community with a small population, which fosters a strong sense of neighborly camaraderie. The village is home to a handful of charming cottages, some of which date back centuries, adding to its historic charm. There is also a local pub, where locals and visitors can gather to enjoy a pint and engage in friendly conversation.

Despite its size, Lackalee boasts a rich cultural heritage. The village hosts various community events throughout the year, including traditional Highland games and music festivals. These events showcase the local talent and provide a platform for residents to come together and celebrate their shared heritage.

In terms of amenities, Lackalee has a small general store that caters to the basic needs of its residents. For more extensive shopping or entertainment options, the nearby town of Inverness is easily accessible.

Overall, Lackalee offers a serene and scenic retreat for those seeking a peaceful escape amidst the stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Lackalee Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.824533/-6.8526831 or Grid Reference NG1292. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View south over Leac a' Li Looking from a window of a house in Leac a' Li. 
A few sheep graze the poor vegetation between the exposed bedrock. 
The water is Loch Stocanais.
View south over Leac a' Li
Looking from a window of a house in Leac a' Li. A few sheep graze the poor vegetation between the exposed bedrock. The water is Loch Stocanais.
Rocky landscape Much of the Harris landscape consists of exposed bedrock. This view is over a minor road from Aird Mhighe towards the main road, the A859.
Rocky landscape
Much of the Harris landscape consists of exposed bedrock. This view is over a minor road from Aird Mhighe towards the main road, the A859.
Landscape of Harris
Landscape of Harris
Loch Bheacrabhaig Loch Beacravik is an arm of the sea loch Loch Geocrab.
Loch Bheacrabhaig
Loch Beacravik is an arm of the sea loch Loch Geocrab.
Geocrab A dispersed settlement around the head of Loch Geocrab.
Geocrab
A dispersed settlement around the head of Loch Geocrab.
Bus Shelter The bus shelter is above the turning to Liceasto. I was pleasantly surprised to find a timetable suggesting that there are six buses a day from Roghadal via here to Tarbert.
Bus Shelter
The bus shelter is above the turning to Liceasto. I was pleasantly surprised to find a timetable suggesting that there are six buses a day from Roghadal via here to Tarbert.
Ceann a' Bhàigh Mhòr The name means 'head of the big bay'; the 'big bay' seems to be Loch Stockinish.
Ceann a' Bhàigh Mhòr
The name means 'head of the big bay'; the 'big bay' seems to be Loch Stockinish.
Ceann a' Bhàigh Mhòr The sea-loch in the foreground is the 'head of the big bay' but the rock face appears not to have a name of its own.
Ceann a' Bhàigh Mhòr
The sea-loch in the foreground is the 'head of the big bay' but the rock face appears not to have a name of its own.
Leac a' Li across Ob Liath Leac a' Li or Lackalee is on the shore of Loch Stockinish, and the head of the loch is Ob Liath, the 'grey bay'.
Leac a' Li across Ob Liath
Leac a' Li or Lackalee is on the shore of Loch Stockinish, and the head of the loch is Ob Liath, the 'grey bay'.
Unnamed Inlet The map suggests that this inlet dries at low tide. It opens into Ob Liath, and then into Loch Stocanais.
Unnamed Inlet
The map suggests that this inlet dries at low tide. It opens into Ob Liath, and then into Loch Stocanais.
Landlocked Inlet This inlet of the sea near Àird Mhìghe is almost completely landlocked.
Landlocked Inlet
This inlet of the sea near Àird Mhìghe is almost completely landlocked.
Kirk at Stocanais The sign on the wall says that this is the Stockinish meeting house of the North Harris Free Presbyterian Church.
Kirk at Stocanais
The sign on the wall says that this is the Stockinish meeting house of the North Harris Free Presbyterian Church.
Loch a' Chaolais This lochan is well covered with the floating leaves of the White Water-lily (Nymphaea alba).
Loch a' Chaolais
This lochan is well covered with the floating leaves of the White Water-lily (Nymphaea alba).
The road to Liceasto/Lickisto One of several turnings off into the rocky landscape of the Golden Road area of Harris.
The road to Liceasto/Lickisto
One of several turnings off into the rocky landscape of the Golden Road area of Harris.
Lickisto and Ãird Mhìghe With a tent of Lickisto Blackhouse Camping in the dip in the foreground.
Lickisto and Ãird Mhìghe
With a tent of Lickisto Blackhouse Camping in the dip in the foreground.
Bus stop at Liceasto/Lickisto With facilities.
Bus stop at Liceasto/Lickisto
With facilities.
Loch a' Chaolais A small loch in the rocky landscape, with pond weed [Potomageton sp.].
Loch a' Chaolais
A small loch in the rocky landscape, with pond weed [Potomageton sp.].
The church at Stockinish
The church at Stockinish
Show me another place!

Lackalee is located at Grid Ref: NG1292 (Lat: 57.824533, Lng: -6.8526831)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

Also known as: Leac a Li

What 3 Words

///oath.plodded.merely. Near Tarbert, Na h-Eileanan Siar

Related Wikis

Stockinish Island

Stockinish Island (Scottish Gaelic: Eilean Stocainis) is an uninhabited island off Harris, in the Outer Hebrides. == Geography and geology == Stockinish...

Borsham

Borsham (Scottish Gaelic: Boirseam) is a village in the 'Bays' area of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Borsham is within the parish of Harris....

East Loch Tarbert

East Loch Tarbert (Scottish Gaelic: Loch an Tairbeairt) is a sea loch that lies to the east of Harris in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The loch contains...

Sgeotasaigh

Scotasay (Scottish Gaelic: Sgeotasaigh) is small island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It lies 1 kilometre (0.6 miles) off the east coast of Harris...

Luskentyre

Luskentyre (Scottish Gaelic: Losgaintir) is a sparse settlement on the west coast of Harris, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Luskentyre is situated within...

Lingarabay

Lingarabay (also Lingerabay or Lingerbay; Scottish Gaelic: Lingreabhagh) is a small coastal settlement on Harris, in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It...

Harris Superquarry

The Harris Super Quarry was a super quarry at Lingerbay, Harris, Scotland proposed by Redland Aggregates in 1991. The plan was to surface mine aggregate...

Harris distillery

Harris distillery is a Scotch whisky and Gin distillery in Tarbert on the Isle of Harris, Scotland. The distillery was the first legal distillery ever...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.824533,-6.8526831
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 57.8220021/-6.855362
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 57.826295/-6.8557537
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 57.8273963/-6.8561105
Liceasto
Alt Name En: Licisto;Likisto
Is In: An Hearach
Name En: Lickisto
Name Gd: Liceasto
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 57.8269909/-6.8518183
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8275572/-6.8570398
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8214297/-6.857449
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.822929/-6.8572324
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.82365/-6.8573223
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8251294/-6.8574559
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.82821/-6.8564078
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.826933/-6.8576783
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.826257/-6.8576061
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8221833/-6.857164
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8273946/-6.8526263
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8269961/-6.8519384
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8276002/-6.851937
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8277973/-6.8522106
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8269361/-6.8525069
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8260992/-6.8497376
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8254779/-6.8488646
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 57.8251699/-6.8489794
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8256892/-6.849161
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8264148/-6.8502124
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8271189/-6.851237
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 57.8273676/-6.8531386
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 57.8254664/-6.8563203
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 57.8250969/-6.8563622
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8252194/-6.8562876
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8245595/-6.8562285
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8255864/-6.8561561
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8259578/-6.8559228
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.826262/-6.8556975
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8266333/-6.8555151
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8276259/-6.855499
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8278359/-6.8555312
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8282858/-6.8556233
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8248891/-6.8562653
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8241954/-6.8563485
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 57.823388/-6.8556381
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 57.8233901/-6.8554998
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8203592/-6.8551817
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8221118/-6.8554248
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8225307/-6.8555586
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8232317/-6.8557798
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8235298/-6.8559901
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8228695/-6.8556733
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8216871/-6.8553139
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8209199/-6.8551902
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8283742/-6.8537121
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 57.8233666/-6.8557423
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8279136/-6.8547553
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8275688/-6.853724
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8280959/-6.8529697
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.8288583/-6.8541283
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Lackalee?

Leave your review of Lackalee below (or comments, questions and feedback).