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Adàm Fraoich

Island in Inverness-shire

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Adàm Fraoich

Blathaisbhal stone row A stone row composed of three stones. Like most rows it is far from straight (Scale 1m). <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://stonerows.wordpress.com/gazetteer/region/western-isles/blashaval/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://stonerows.wordpress.com/gazetteer/region/western-isles/blashaval/">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>
Blathaisbhal stone row Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Adàm Fraoich is a small island located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated in the Inner Hebrides, specifically in the Sound of Mull, between the mainland and the Isle of Mull. The island is approximately 1.5 miles long and half a mile wide, with a total area of around 200 acres.

Adàm Fraoich is known for its stunning natural beauty, characterized by rugged coastline, rocky cliffs, and picturesque beaches. The island is rich in wildlife, providing a habitat for various bird species, including sea eagles, puffins, and guillemots. It is also home to a diverse range of flora, with heather, wildflowers, and grasses covering the landscape.

The island offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking solitude and tranquility. Its remote location and lack of permanent residents contribute to its serene atmosphere. Visitors can explore the island's walking trails, which showcase its scenic vistas and provide opportunities for wildlife spotting.

Adàm Fraoich has limited amenities, with no shops or accommodation facilities. However, nearby Mull and the mainland offer a range of services and attractions for visitors. The island is accessible by private boat or ferry from various ports, including Oban and Lochaline.

Overall, Adàm Fraoich is a hidden gem in Inverness-shire, offering a unique and unspoiled natural environment for those looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Scottish landscape.

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Adàm Fraoich Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.619934/-7.2435733 or Grid Reference NF8770. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Blathaisbhal stone row A stone row composed of three stones. Like most rows it is far from straight (Scale 1m). <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://stonerows.wordpress.com/gazetteer/region/western-isles/blashaval/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://stonerows.wordpress.com/gazetteer/region/western-isles/blashaval/">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>
Blathaisbhal stone row
A stone row composed of three stones. Like most rows it is far from straight (Scale 1m). LinkExternal link
Sgealtrabhal stone row The stone row includes four stones set in a 79m long line (Scale 1m). <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://stonerows.wordpress.com/gazetteer/region/western-isles/skeal-traval/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://stonerows.wordpress.com/gazetteer/region/western-isles/skeal-traval/">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>
Sgealtrabhal stone row
The stone row includes four stones set in a 79m long line (Scale 1m). LinkExternal link
Airigh Nan Luchag shieling A ruined shieling (Scale 1m). <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/123341/north-uist-airigh-nan-luchag" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/123341/north-uist-airigh-nan-luchag">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>
Airigh Nan Luchag shieling
A ruined shieling (Scale 1m). LinkExternal link
Airigh Nan Luchag shieling Shielings are often difficult to spot but this one comes with its own signpost. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/123341/north-uist-airigh-nan-luchag" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/123341/north-uist-airigh-nan-luchag">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>
Airigh Nan Luchag shieling
Shielings are often difficult to spot but this one comes with its own signpost. LinkExternal link
Barpa nam Feannag Chambered Long Cairn View of the chamber at the eastern end of the mound <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=48278" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=48278">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>
Barpa nam Feannag Chambered Long Cairn
View of the chamber at the eastern end of the mound LinkExternal link
Barpa nam Feannag Chambered Long Cairn The hill beyond the cairn is Sgealtrabhal <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=48278" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=48278">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>
Barpa nam Feannag Chambered Long Cairn
The hill beyond the cairn is Sgealtrabhal LinkExternal link
South from Crògearraidh Mòr The confused, half loch, half bog interior of North Uist, with a view southwards from Crògearraidh Mòr. The nearby loch is Loch Hungabhat and the large Loch Fada is behind it.
South from Crògearraidh Mòr
The confused, half loch, half bog interior of North Uist, with a view southwards from Crògearraidh Mòr. The nearby loch is Loch Hungabhat and the large Loch Fada is behind it.
Loch Fada The water in the centre of the photo is Loch Fada, a very complicated loch. This low lying gneiss plain is a very confused mix of fresh, salt and bog water (There may even be some dry land!) and really needs to host a canoe orienteering event sometime.
Loch Fada
The water in the centre of the photo is Loch Fada, a very complicated loch. This low lying gneiss plain is a very confused mix of fresh, salt and bog water (There may even be some dry land!) and really needs to host a canoe orienteering event sometime.
Standing Stones on Blathaisbhal A linear setting of standing stones on the northwest shoulder of Blathaisbhal. The stones are aligned with another standing stone that lies 2.5 kilometres away in Bealach Maari, the low pass between the hill of Maari (to the left) and the distinctive hump of Crogary Mor (to the right).
Standing Stones on Blathaisbhal
A linear setting of standing stones on the northwest shoulder of Blathaisbhal. The stones are aligned with another standing stone that lies 2.5 kilometres away in Bealach Maari, the low pass between the hill of Maari (to the left) and the distinctive hump of Crogary Mor (to the right).
Standing Stones on Blathaisbhal, North Uist On the northwest shoulder of Blathaisbhal nearing sunset. Loch Bhereagbhat below.
Standing Stones on Blathaisbhal, North Uist
On the northwest shoulder of Blathaisbhal nearing sunset. Loch Bhereagbhat below.
Lochs below Crogary Mor and Maari Loch Hungabhat and Loch Bhereagbhat lie below Grogearraidh Mor and Maari and are well seen from the slopes of Blashaval.
Lochs below Crogary Mor and Maari
Loch Hungabhat and Loch Bhereagbhat lie below Grogearraidh Mor and Maari and are well seen from the slopes of Blashaval.
Moorland above Loch Hungabhat Looking from the southern slopes of Crògearraidh Mòr across the strip of land that separates Loch Hungabhat, on the right, from Loch Loch Bheireagbhat.
Moorland above Loch Hungabhat
Looking from the southern slopes of Crògearraidh Mòr across the strip of land that separates Loch Hungabhat, on the right, from Loch Loch Bheireagbhat.
Loch Galtarsaigh It appears to be used as a reservoir, possibly for Lochmaddy.
Loch Galtarsaigh
It appears to be used as a reservoir, possibly for Lochmaddy.
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Adàm Fraoich is located at Grid Ref: NF8770 (Lat: 57.619934, Lng: -7.2435733)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///equivocal.promising.gracing. Near Lochmaddy, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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