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Sgeir nam Boc

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Sgeir nam Boc

Navigation light, Gasaigh
Navigation light, Gasaigh Credit: Alpin Stewart

Sgeir nam Boc is a small uninhabited island located off the coast of Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated in the Inner Hebrides, it is part of the Inner Sound archipelago. The island is composed of rugged cliffs and rocky terrain, with an approximate area of 3.5 hectares.

The name Sgeir nam Boc translates to "The Skerry of the Bucks" in Scottish Gaelic, which refers to the presence of seals in the surrounding waters. The island is home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, which nest on the cliffs. The surrounding waters are also known for their rich marine life, with seals, dolphins, and porpoises often spotted in the area.

Access to Sgeir nam Boc is limited due to its remote location and lack of facilities. It is primarily visited by wildlife enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and photographers who are drawn to its natural beauty and diverse fauna. The island offers opportunities for hiking and exploring its rocky shoreline, but visitors are advised to be cautious due to the uneven terrain.

Boat trips and guided tours are available from nearby towns, providing a chance to witness the island's wildlife up close. Sgeir nam Boc offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking solitude and a glimpse into the untouched natural beauty of the Scottish coastline.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.141883/-7.3057996 or Grid Reference NF7918. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Navigation light, Gasaigh
Navigation light, Gasaigh
Coastline Below Beinn Ruigh Choinnich Rocky shore on the north of the sea loch, Loch Baghasdail / Loch Boisdale. Risen sea levels have created a "drowned landscape".
Coastline Below Beinn Ruigh Choinnich
Rocky shore on the north of the sea loch, Loch Baghasdail / Loch Boisdale. Risen sea levels have created a "drowned landscape".
Steaming out of Loch Baghasdail Not sure if 'steaming' is quite the right expression to describe the movement of a diesel powered car ferry. Taken from the deck of MV 'Lord of the Isles' having just passed the small island of Gasaigh [centre left]. Lochboisdale port can be seen in the distance.
Steaming out of Loch Baghasdail
Not sure if 'steaming' is quite the right expression to describe the movement of a diesel powered car ferry. Taken from the deck of MV 'Lord of the Isles' having just passed the small island of Gasaigh [centre left]. Lochboisdale port can be seen in the distance.
Moorland to the west of the path from South to North Glendale Boggy moorland punctuated with the line of an old fence to the right. On the map it is marked as Gàradh Ur "garden wall".
Moorland to the west of the path from South to North Glendale
Boggy moorland punctuated with the line of an old fence to the right. On the map it is marked as Gàradh Ur "garden wall".
Triuirebheinn from the slopes of Beinn Ruigh Choinnich. Rough going on the hills north of Lochboisdale/Loch Baghasdail.
Triuirebheinn from the slopes of Beinn Ruigh Choinnich.
Rough going on the hills north of Lochboisdale/Loch Baghasdail.
Passing Gasaigh Out in Loch Baghasdail on the ferry to Oban, passing the small island of Gasaigh.
Passing Gasaigh
Out in Loch Baghasdail on the ferry to Oban, passing the small island of Gasaigh.
Sunset over South Uist from the CalMac ferry from Oban
Sunset over South Uist
from the CalMac ferry from Oban
Gleann dail bho Tuath path A lot of the path is very boggy, but this is one of the good bits.
Gleann dail bho Tuath path
A lot of the path is very boggy, but this is one of the good bits.
Gleann dail bho Tuath path The path in this section is like more like walking up twin streams.
Gleann dail bho Tuath path
The path in this section is like more like walking up twin streams.
View across Gleann Dail bho Tuath Looking towards Marabhal the grassy hill in the background.
View across Gleann Dail bho Tuath
Looking towards Marabhal the grassy hill in the background.
Loch Baghasdail The island to the upper left is Gasaigh. To the lower right is a fish farm, off An Camas.
Loch Baghasdail
The island to the upper left is Gasaigh. To the lower right is a fish farm, off An Camas.
Loch Baghasdail Gasaigh is on the left - the white-washed buildings of Lochboisdale, with the ferry-point, are in the centre-distance.
Loch Baghasdail
Gasaigh is on the left - the white-washed buildings of Lochboisdale, with the ferry-point, are in the centre-distance.
Gleann dail bho Tuath The path here follows the 20m contour to avoid the wettest ground. This is the view from the path looking towards Beinn Bheag.
Gleann dail bho Tuath
The path here follows the 20m contour to avoid the wettest ground. This is the view from the path looking towards Beinn Bheag.
Gleann dail bho Tuath Looking through the reeds which fringe a particularly marshy stretch of the Gleann dail bho Tuath path.
Gleann dail bho Tuath
Looking through the reeds which fringe a particularly marshy stretch of the Gleann dail bho Tuath path.
The Oban ferry loading ramp at Lochboisdale
The Oban ferry loading ramp at Lochboisdale
A bus at Lochboisdale Operated by D A Travel Ltd., South Uist.
A bus at Lochboisdale
Operated by D A Travel Ltd., South Uist.
Welcome to the Outer Hebrides A sign greeting visitors landing at Lochboisdale.
Welcome to the Outer Hebrides
A sign greeting visitors landing at Lochboisdale.
Buildings on the south side of Lochboisdale Caught in the early morning sunshine whilst waiting for the Oban ferry. The building in the centre of the view is marked as 'a place of worship' by the OS. That on the far left is marked as being a police station.
Buildings on the south side of Lochboisdale
Caught in the early morning sunshine whilst waiting for the Oban ferry. The building in the centre of the view is marked as 'a place of worship' by the OS. That on the far left is marked as being a police station.
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Sgeir nam Boc is located at Grid Ref: NF7918 (Lat: 57.141883, Lng: -7.3057996)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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///stubbed.companies.munch. Near Lochboisdale, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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