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Gualan

Island in Inverness-shire

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Gualan

Old chapel at Buaile Dhubh
Old chapel at Buaile Dhubh Credit: Hugh Venables

Gualan is a small island located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated in the Inner Hebrides and is known for its rugged coastline, dramatic cliffs, and stunning views of the surrounding sea. The island is relatively remote, with no permanent residents and limited infrastructure.

Gualan is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife spotting. The island is home to a variety of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. Visitors can also spot seals, dolphins, and even the occasional whale from the shores of Gualan.

The landscape of Gualan is characterized by rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and pebbled beaches. The island's climate is influenced by its proximity to the sea, with cool temperatures and frequent rain showers throughout the year. Visitors to Gualan should come prepared for changing weather conditions and be aware of the island's limited amenities.

Overall, Gualan is a peaceful and picturesque destination for those seeking a remote and unspoiled natural environment in the Scottish Highlands.

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Gualan Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.404805/-7.3716358 or Grid Reference NF7747. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old chapel at Buaile Dhubh
Old chapel at Buaile Dhubh
Causeway near Hebridean Jewellery, Iochdar
Causeway near Hebridean Jewellery, Iochdar
New house at Iochdar
New house at Iochdar
Saltmarsh near Balgarva
Saltmarsh near Balgarva
Sands at Iochdar A flat horizon and a large sky.
Sands at Iochdar
A flat horizon and a large sky.
On the strand at Iochdar Looking towards Eaval on North Uist - the hill that breaks the skyline. The sand is wet - but the tide is out.
On the strand at Iochdar
Looking towards Eaval on North Uist - the hill that breaks the skyline. The sand is wet - but the tide is out.
On the strand near Iochdar Enjoying the sand and the fine weather.
On the strand near Iochdar
Enjoying the sand and the fine weather.
Minor road beside the strand at Iochdar Vehicle tracks leave here to gain access to the strand.
Minor road beside the strand at Iochdar
Vehicle tracks leave here to gain access to the strand.
Inside Hebridean Jewellery A fine cafe as well as a good shop to examine a wide range of local authentic crafts.
Inside Hebridean Jewellery
A fine cafe as well as a good shop to examine a wide range of local authentic crafts.
Crossing the sand to Gualan A group with a dog enjoying the fine weather.
Crossing the sand to Gualan
A group with a dog enjoying the fine weather.
Coastal protection near Iochdar And just along from Hebridean Jewellery - worth a visit, if only for the café.
Coastal protection near Iochdar
And just along from Hebridean Jewellery - worth a visit, if only for the café.
Rivet opposite old church at Buaile Dhubh Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark on rock, described on database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm76608" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm76608">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>.
Rivet opposite old church at Buaile Dhubh
Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark on rock, described on database at LinkExternal link.
Wind turbine, Lionacleit
Wind turbine, Lionacleit
Traditional cottage, North Uist I note that Greg Morss referred to this as an inhabited cottage back in 2007, but now it looks distinctly uninhabited, unless the occupants enjoy fresh air through the roof.
Traditional cottage, North Uist
I note that Greg Morss referred to this as an inhabited cottage back in 2007, but now it looks distinctly uninhabited, unless the occupants enjoy fresh air through the roof.
Across Loch Scorran Tiny loch at the northern end of South Uist. The big hills of the island in the distance.
Across Loch Scorran
Tiny loch at the northern end of South Uist. The big hills of the island in the distance.
Turbine trouble? Engineers working on a wind turbine at Carnan.
Turbine trouble?
Engineers working on a wind turbine at Carnan.
A Shrine St Mary Shrine at Clachan, Iochdar, South Uist. Eabhal on North Uist in the background.
A Shrine
St Mary Shrine at Clachan, Iochdar, South Uist. Eabhal on North Uist in the background.
Croft at Buaile Dhubh Croft east of Iochdar, one of several excellently rebuilt houses in this area, earning money from tourism. Note the thatched roof with stones and the addition of chimneys and windows. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.visithebrides.com/islands/suist/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.visithebrides.com/islands/suist/">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>
Croft at Buaile Dhubh
Croft east of Iochdar, one of several excellently rebuilt houses in this area, earning money from tourism. Note the thatched roof with stones and the addition of chimneys and windows. LinkExternal link
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Gualan is located at Grid Ref: NF7747 (Lat: 57.404805, Lng: -7.3716358)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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