Siusaigh

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Siusaigh

Cràraigh Mhor
Cràraigh Mhor Credit: Toby Speight

Siusaigh is a small, uninhabited island located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated off the northwest coast, it is part of the Inner Hebrides archipelago. The island covers an area of about 50 acres and is surrounded by the vast waters of the North Atlantic Ocean.

Siusaigh is characterized by its rugged and wild terrain, with dramatic cliffs and rocky outcrops dominating the landscape. The island is covered in a thick blanket of heather and grasses, creating a picturesque and untouched scenery. The coastline is indented with small coves and inlets, providing shelter for various seabirds and marine life.

Despite its lack of permanent human settlement, Siusaigh holds historical significance. The ruins of an ancient stone fort, believed to have been constructed during the Iron Age, can still be found on the island. This suggests that it was once inhabited or used for defensive purposes.

Access to Siusaigh is limited due to its remote location and lack of infrastructure. However, the island can be reached by boat from nearby mainland ports. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and photographers, who come to admire the island's untouched beauty and observe its diverse wildlife.

Visitors to Siusaigh are advised to take precautions as the terrain can be challenging and potentially dangerous. It is essential to be well-prepared and have appropriate outdoor gear. Additionally, it is important to respect the island's fragile ecosystem and leave no trace behind to preserve its natural beauty for future generations.

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Siusaigh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.400326/-7.2865095 or Grid Reference NF8246. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cràraigh Mhor
Cràraigh Mhor
Eileanan Stafa
Eileanan Stafa
Bàgh nam Faoileann Very shallow tidal waters separate South Uist and Benbecula.
Bàgh nam Faoileann
Very shallow tidal waters separate South Uist and Benbecula.
Causeway by Loch Chill Eireabhaigh Compare with this similar view in 2008 [<a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/855856" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/855856">Link</a>].
Causeway by Loch Chill Eireabhaigh
Compare with this similar view in 2008 [Link].
Ruined croft house, 5-6 Hacklet (Hacleit), in 1995 Looking northeast across upper Loch Chearabhaigh (a sea loch) towards the scattered township of Kilerivagh.

According to local information from Mary Harman in 2018, the house is still there with the mid gable with chimney standing, but the roof is entirely gone. The windows are still clear, and the winnowing hole in the barn at the left hand side of the picture is still there. The telegraph pole behind the house, being redundant is no longer there.

The building probably dates from the 19th century and is Category B listed [<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB18754" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB18754">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>]. It also appears on the Buildings at Risk Register [<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk/search/keyword/hacklet/event_id/898243/building_name/5-6-hacklet" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk/search/keyword/hacklet/event_id/898243/building_name/5-6-hacklet">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>].
Ruined croft house, 5-6 Hacklet (Hacleit), in 1995
Looking northeast across upper Loch Chearabhaigh (a sea loch) towards the scattered township of Kilerivagh. According to local information from Mary Harman in 2018, the house is still there with the mid gable with chimney standing, but the roof is entirely gone. The windows are still clear, and the winnowing hole in the barn at the left hand side of the picture is still there. The telegraph pole behind the house, being redundant is no longer there. The building probably dates from the 19th century and is Category B listed [LinkExternal link]. It also appears on the Buildings at Risk Register [LinkExternal link].
Shoreline at Oitir Bheag Half tide, with extensive areas of sand, mud and weed.
Shoreline at Oitir Bheag
Half tide, with extensive areas of sand, mud and weed.
Postbox at the junction A junction of minor roads at Haclait. Stuart Wilding's photo from 2008 shows a telephone kiosk next to the postbox, but that is no longer there - possibly blown away in a Hebridean gale?
Postbox at the junction
A junction of minor roads at Haclait. Stuart Wilding's photo from 2008 shows a telephone kiosk next to the postbox, but that is no longer there - possibly blown away in a Hebridean gale?
Cotton grass and tidal inlets Looking north from one of the tiny islets connected by causeways on the B891 towards Eilean Dubh Fo Thuath and the distant hill of Ruabhal.
Cotton grass and tidal inlets
Looking north from one of the tiny islets connected by causeways on the B891 towards Eilean Dubh Fo Thuath and the distant hill of Ruabhal.
The phone box is still standing Two contributors recorded this scene in 2007, but since then the roof of the old croft house has totally collapsed, but at least the telephone box is still standing, though probably rarely used except to shelter from horizontal rain.
The phone box is still standing
Two contributors recorded this scene in 2007, but since then the roof of the old croft house has totally collapsed, but at least the telephone box is still standing, though probably rarely used except to shelter from horizontal rain.
Old blackhouse at Aird Cumhang There are still many of these old turf roofed cottages on the Uists and Benbecula. Many are in a similar state to this one, but others, particularly those near roads and services have been restored as holiday cottages.
Old blackhouse at Aird Cumhang
There are still many of these old turf roofed cottages on the Uists and Benbecula. Many are in a similar state to this one, but others, particularly those near roads and services have been restored as holiday cottages.
Oban a' Bhiora Tight little tidal inlet separating Benbecula from the smaller of the two Grimsay islands.
Oban a' Bhiora
Tight little tidal inlet separating Benbecula from the smaller of the two Grimsay islands.
Friendly faces Rather than running away, the sheep here seem to think that the arrival of a human is good news, or more likely might be bringing food.
Friendly faces
Rather than running away, the sheep here seem to think that the arrival of a human is good news, or more likely might be bringing food.
Road Junction and Telephone box At Haclait.
Road Junction and Telephone box
At Haclait.
Fish Cages On Oitir Bheag.
Fish Cages
On Oitir Bheag.
Dilapidated Crofthouse and Phone Box At Aird Cumhang.
Dilapidated Crofthouse and Phone Box
At Aird Cumhang.
Road and Causeway to Fodragaigh There are a number of causeways on this road to Fodragaigh and Port Pheadair.
Road and Causeway to Fodragaigh
There are a number of causeways on this road to Fodragaigh and Port Pheadair.
Causeway on Loch Chill Eireabhaigh One of a number of causeways on the road to Port Pheadair.
Causeway on Loch Chill Eireabhaigh
One of a number of causeways on the road to Port Pheadair.
Loch Chill Eireabhaigh From the causeway
Loch Chill Eireabhaigh
From the causeway
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Siusaigh is located at Grid Ref: NF8246 (Lat: 57.400326, Lng: -7.2865095)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///speech.cycled.ferrying. Near Balivanich, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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