Sgeir Righinn

Island in Ross-shire

Scotland

Sgeir Righinn

The lighthouse on Eilean Mor of the Flannan Isles The scene of the mysterious disappearance of the three light-keepers in December of 1900. The Chapel of St Flann can be seen on the slope below (to the right) of the lighthouse. — The lighthouse on Eilean Mor of the Flannan Isles Credit: Marc Calhoun

Sgeir Righinn is a small, uninhabited island located off the coast of Ross-shire in Scotland. The island is roughly 0.2 hectares in size and is surrounded by the clear, blue waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. Sgeir Righinn is known for its rugged terrain, with rocky cliffs and outcroppings dotting the landscape.

The island is a popular destination for birdwatchers, as it is home to a variety of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. Visitors can often spot these birds nesting on the cliffs or diving into the water in search of food.

Access to Sgeir Righinn is restricted due to its status as a protected wildlife habitat, but visitors can admire the island from a distance by taking a boat tour around the area. The island's remote location and pristine natural beauty make it a peaceful and serene spot for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Overall, Sgeir Righinn is a hidden gem off the coast of Ross-shire, offering a glimpse into the wild and untamed beauty of the Scottish landscape.

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Sgeir Righinn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.272409/-7.5877147 or Grid Reference NA7245. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The lighthouse on Eilean Mor of the Flannan Isles

The scene of the mysterious disappearance of the three light-keepers in December of 1900. The Chapel of St Flann can be seen on the slope below (to the right) of the lighthouse.

Marc Calhoun

Soraidh Isle

Soraidh of the Seven Hunters, one of the Flannan Islands, as seen from the lighthouse island of Eilean Mor.

Marc Calhoun

St. Flannan's Cell and Flannan Isles Lighthouse

Here is the source of one of the world's great mysteries for at the turn of the century three lightkeepers disappeared without trace.

JJM

Steps to landing Place Flannan Isles

It was up these steps from the landing place that all supplies for the Lighthouse were hauled.

JJM

Stairway to the Flannan Isles

The steps from the landing jetty are gradually being eroded back to a natural state.

Peter Standing

Eilean Mor, Flannan Isles

This is one of two stairways from the jetty running towards the lighthouse.

Peter Standing

Eilean Tighe, Flannan Isles

Viewed from Eilean Mor

Peter Standing

Flannan Island Lighthouse

Carpets of Sea Campion in the foreground

Peter Standing

Soraigh, Flannan Isles

Viewed on return rough boat crossing from Eilean Mor to Miabhaig on Lewis

Peter Standing

Flannan Isles: the lighthouse through a hole in the wall

Looking through a gap in a small dry-stone bothy on the far side of the main island, Eilean Mòr, on which the lighthouse was built during the last decade of the 19th century. It has been automated since September 1971.

Chris Downer

Flannan Isles: seals on Eilean Tighe

Three seals on the low-level rocks at the foot of the second largest of the Flannan Isles.

Chris Downer

Flannan Isles: eastern end of Eilean MÃ²r

The sheer eastern tip of the largest of the Flannans, Eilean Mòr.

Chris Downer

Flannan Isles: puffin burrows

Huge numbers of puffin burrows on the northwest headland of Eilean Mòr, the largest of the Flannan Isles - with the lighthouse, on the same island, in the background. A small number of puffins remained on the island as we visited today, mainly around the northeastern side.

Chris Downer

Flannan Isles: eastern end of Eilean Tighe

A group of seals react to our arrival - one of them, far left, has just plopped into the water and several of the others would shortly follow - as we sail past this, the second largest of the Flannan Isles.

Chris Downer

Flannan Isles: waves at the foot of LÃ mh an Sgeir MhÃ²ir

Waves crash over the low-lying rocks of Làmh an Sgeir Mhòir, one of the lesser Flannan Isles, as we see the western tip of the largest island in the background.

Chris Downer

Flannan Isles: the lighthouse from the sea to the south

A view up onto the lighthouse, taking in the steep concrete housing for the railway tracks leading down to the western landing stage. The cliffs here are so severe and weather-prone that the eastern landing, reached along similar tracks running across the picture about halfway up the visible grassed area, is the access point usually more suitable.

Chris Downer

Flannan Isles: cliffs near the landing stage

Looking up at the formidable cliffs just east of the landing stage for the main Flannan isle. The lighthouse features almost inevitably.

Chris Downer

Flannan Isles: a landing craft arrives

Looking down from a platform on the concrete path leading down to the landing stage. The ropey (in both senses) steps can be seen below left.

Chris Downer

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Sgeir Righinn is located at Grid Ref: NA7245 (Lat: 58.272409, Lng: -7.5877147)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Locations

Sgeir Righinn Sgeir Toman Soraigh

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