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Direy Dhubh

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Direy Dhubh

Junction on the path to Aird Horragaigh, South Uist From the end of the tarred road, an excellent grass track heads south. Although it deteriorates a little, it still makes a great afternoon walk.
Junction on the path to Aird Horragaigh, South Uist Credit: AlastairG

Located in the Scottish Highlands, Direy Dhubh is a small island in Inverness-shire known for its rugged beauty and remote location. The island is uninhabited, with only a few dilapidated buildings scattered across its rocky terrain. Direy Dhubh is surrounded by the waters of Loch Ness, adding to its mystique and allure.

Visitors to Direy Dhubh can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including the rolling hills of Inverness-shire and the dark waters of Loch Ness. The island is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts looking to explore the wild and untamed beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

Despite its remote location, Direy Dhubh is easily accessible by boat from nearby Inverness. The island offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography.

Overall, Direy Dhubh is a hidden gem in the Scottish Highlands, offering visitors a chance to experience the rugged beauty and tranquility of this remote island paradise.

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Direy Dhubh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.348907/-7.2616678 or Grid Reference NF8340. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Junction on the path to Aird Horragaigh, South Uist From the end of the tarred road, an excellent grass track heads south. Although it deteriorates a little, it still makes a great afternoon walk.
Junction on the path to Aird Horragaigh, South Uist
From the end of the tarred road, an excellent grass track heads south. Although it deteriorates a little, it still makes a great afternoon walk.
19th century East Gerinish school at Aird Horragaigh The school gates at East Gerinish. Why two gates? One for the girls and one for the boys. Amazing, especially as many would have walked miles to school in mixed groups.
19th century East Gerinish school at Aird Horragaigh
The school gates at East Gerinish. Why two gates? One for the girls and one for the boys. Amazing, especially as many would have walked miles to school in mixed groups.
Schoolmaster's house, East Gerinish Standing on the hillside near a ruined croft, the schoolmaster's house would have had a commanding view over the school below. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7514077">NF8339 : View of East Gerinish school from the schoolmaster's house</a>
Schoolmaster's house, East Gerinish
Standing on the hillside near a ruined croft, the schoolmaster's house would have had a commanding view over the school below. NF8339 : View of East Gerinish school from the schoolmaster's house
View of East Gerinish school from the schoolmaster's house The schoolmaster would have missed nothing from this viewpoint. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7514071">NF8339 : Schoolmaster's house, East Gerinish</a> The three pillars on the right on the school 'enclosure' frame the girls' and boys' gates. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7514055">NF8339 : 19th century East Gerinish school at Aird Horragaigh</a>
View of East Gerinish school from the schoolmaster's house
The schoolmaster would have missed nothing from this viewpoint. NF8339 : Schoolmaster's house, East Gerinish The three pillars on the right on the school 'enclosure' frame the girls' and boys' gates. NF8339 : 19th century East Gerinish school at Aird Horragaigh
Eilean Mhic'ille Phadruig I think the burrows are puffin nests.
Eilean Mhic'ille Phadruig
I think the burrows are puffin nests.
Loch Carnan Power Station Commissioned in 1971; diesel powered and with a capacity of 11.8MW
Loch Carnan Power Station
Commissioned in 1971; diesel powered and with a capacity of 11.8MW
On the road to Caolas Liubharsaigh
On the road to Caolas Liubharsaigh
On the road to Caolas Liubharsaigh That's salt water on the right (always difficult to be certain in the Uists!).
On the road to Caolas Liubharsaigh
That's salt water on the right (always difficult to be certain in the Uists!).
Loch Sheileabhaig A salt-water sea loch.
Loch Sheileabhaig
A salt-water sea loch.
Cattle grid on the road to Caolas Liubharsaigh
Cattle grid on the road to Caolas Liubharsaigh
Bagh a Mhanaich Bagh a Mhanaich and the site of the old school house (in the middle distance along side the water).
Bagh a Mhanaich
Bagh a Mhanaich and the site of the old school house (in the middle distance along side the water).
Ruined Croft House Overlooking the site of the school house. There are several older ruins just to the north.
Ruined Croft House
Overlooking the site of the school house. There are several older ruins just to the north.
Wild lilies on lake near Loch Skiport
Wild lilies on lake near Loch Skiport
Continuing Collapse The storms of December 2013 have robbed this ruin of its southern gable end. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2593729">NF8339 : Ruined Croft House</a>
Continuing Collapse
The storms of December 2013 have robbed this ruin of its southern gable end. See NF8339 : Ruined Croft House
Loch Caslub Islands in the centre section of loch Caslub.
Loch Caslub
Islands in the centre section of loch Caslub.
Sandavaig Power Station Small power station close to the shore, generating power from diesel fuel which is supplied from Grangemouth.
Sandavaig Power Station
Small power station close to the shore, generating power from diesel fuel which is supplied from Grangemouth.
Thin Loch near Tholmair. Just one of the hundreds of lochs on South Uist. This one is only just above sea level and seems to be named as 'Caslub'. [shown on OS map]
Thin Loch near Tholmair.
Just one of the hundreds of lochs on South Uist. This one is only just above sea level and seems to be named as 'Caslub'. [shown on OS map]
Path to Loch Sgiopoirt This path leads towards some now abandoned crofting communities on the shores of Loch Sgiopoirt [Loch Skipport]. There was once a school, to which one family sent 13 children. Now this is a very quiet corner of South Uist.
Path to Loch Sgiopoirt
This path leads towards some now abandoned crofting communities on the shores of Loch Sgiopoirt [Loch Skipport]. There was once a school, to which one family sent 13 children. Now this is a very quiet corner of South Uist.
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Direy Dhubh is located at Grid Ref: NF8340 (Lat: 57.348907, Lng: -7.2616678)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///acids.barstool.stealing. Near Balivanich, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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