Dùn na Buail uachdraich

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Dùn na Buail uachdraich

A865 on the edge of Loch an Daill
A865 on the edge of Loch an Daill Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Dùn na Buail uachdraich is a small uninhabited island located off the coast of Inverness-shire in Scotland. Also known as the Island of the High Pass, it is situated in the Inner Hebrides archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. The island is part of the larger group of islands known as the Small Isles.

With an area of approximately 0.6 square kilometers, Dùn na Buail uachdraich is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain. The island is mostly covered in heather and grass, providing habitat for a variety of bird species, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. Seals can also be spotted on the rocky shores.

The island's name, Dùn na Buail uachdraich, translates to "Fort of the Upland Fold" in English. This name refers to the remnants of an Iron Age fort that can be found on the island. The fort is believed to have been used as a defensive structure during ancient times.

Due to its remote location and lack of facilities, Dùn na Buail uachdraich is not accessible to tourists. However, it is occasionally visited by wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers who are keen to explore its natural beauty and observe the diverse avian population.

Overall, Dùn na Buail uachdraich is a picturesque and untouched island, offering a glimpse into Scotland's ancient history and providing a haven for wildlife in the Inner Hebrides.

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Dùn na Buail uachdraich Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.390555/-7.3656452 or Grid Reference NF7746. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A865 on the edge of Loch an Daill
A865 on the edge of Loch an Daill
Loch an Daill
Loch an Daill
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.
Frozen Wind blown icicles on the downwind shore of a lochan.
Frozen
Wind blown icicles on the downwind shore of a lochan.
Frozen Ripples Wind blown ice on a lochan shore.
Frozen Ripples
Wind blown ice on a lochan shore.
Oystercatchers at Loch Bi You are never far from the loud piping calls of oystercatchers on the Uists. These two appeared to be having a chat on the edge of Loch Bi.
Oystercatchers at Loch Bi
You are never far from the loud piping calls of oystercatchers on the Uists. These two appeared to be having a chat on the edge of Loch Bi.
Evening light, Loch Bi One curious feature here is the line of stones just offshore and shown on the OS map as a boundary. One would hardly consider this as a wall.
Evening light, Loch Bi
One curious feature here is the line of stones just offshore and shown on the OS map as a boundary. One would hardly consider this as a wall.
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Dùn na Buail uachdraich is located at Grid Ref: NF7746 (Lat: 57.390555, Lng: -7.3656452)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///ambitions.cuddled.argued. Near Balivanich, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.390555,-7.3656452
An t-Ìochdar
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Lat/Long: 57.3924313/-7.3597899
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.3925254/-7.3587186
Denomination: roman_catholic
Historic: wayside_shrine
Religion: christian
Lat/Long: 57.3919158/-7.3599487
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.3946492/-7.367573
Power: pole
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.3933888/-7.3668997
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.3932431/-7.3695334
Generator Method: wind_turbine
Generator Output Electricity: small_installation
Generator Source: wind
Generator Type: horizontal_axis
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 57.3932855/-7.3703705
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Operator: BT
Phone: +44 1870 610250
Lat/Long: 57.3936546/-7.3709607
Post Box
Post Box Type: lamp
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Lat/Long: 57.3936521/-7.3709819
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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