Flodaigh Beag

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Flodaigh Beag

Flodaigh Beag Island off North Uist, view from Eabhal.
Flodaigh Beag Credit: Richard Webb

Flodaigh Beag is a small island located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated in the Inner Hebrides, it is part of the archipelago known as the Small Isles. Flodaigh Beag covers an area of approximately 41 hectares and is surrounded by the vast waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

Despite its small size, Flodaigh Beag boasts a diverse and picturesque landscape. The island is characterized by rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and rolling hills. Its coastline is dotted with sea caves and rock formations, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. Seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills can often be spotted nesting along the cliffs.

Flodaigh Beag is also home to a variety of plant species, including heather, mosses, and wildflowers, which add vibrant colors to the island's scenery. The island's interior is predominantly covered in grassy meadows and low-lying vegetation.

In terms of human habitation, Flodaigh Beag is uninhabited and has no permanent residents. However, it is occasionally visited by tourists, birdwatchers, and hikers who are drawn to its untouched beauty and tranquility. The island can be reached by boat from nearby ports or by chartered ferry services.

Flodaigh Beag offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking solitude and a chance to immerse themselves in the raw natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Its remote location, stunning landscapes, and abundant wildlife make it a hidden gem in Inverness-shire's island archipelago.

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Flodaigh Beag Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.507323/-7.1482081 or Grid Reference NF9158. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Flodaigh Beag Island off North Uist, view from Eabhal.
Flodaigh Beag
Island off North Uist, view from Eabhal.
Loch a' Gheàdais View from Eabhal.
Loch a' Gheàdais
View from Eabhal.
View from the slopes of Eaval Looking towards Loch a' Gheàdais, the small island on the right in the loch is a Dun
View from the slopes of Eaval
Looking towards Loch a' Gheàdais, the small island on the right in the loch is a Dun
South end of Flodaigh Mor A view from a boat negotiating the channel between Flodaigh Mòr and Ronay.
South end of Flodaigh Mor
A view from a boat negotiating the channel between Flodaigh Mòr and Ronay.
Flodaigh Beag As seen from the southeast
Flodaigh Beag
As seen from the southeast
Rocks south of Huanaraigh A shallow inlet of North Uist.
Rocks south of Huanaraigh
A shallow inlet of North Uist.
North Uist coastline facing Huanaraigh
North Uist coastline facing Huanaraigh
Flodaigh Beag
Flodaigh Beag
Flodaigh Beag Northeast cliffs of this small island.
Flodaigh Beag
Northeast cliffs of this small island.
Loch a' Gheàdais According to the map, there's a dun on the island in this freshwater loch, but little is evident from this vantage.
Loch a' Gheàdais
According to the map, there's a dun on the island in this freshwater loch, but little is evident from this vantage.
Coastline near Eabhal
Coastline near Eabhal
Duibh-eilean
Duibh-eilean
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Flodaigh Beag is located at Grid Ref: NF9158 (Lat: 57.507323, Lng: -7.1482081)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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