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Fuam

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Fuam

Crogearraidh na Thobha Boggy hill top on the east coast of North Uist.
Crogearraidh na Thobha Credit: Richard Webb

Fuam is a small uninhabited island located off the coast of Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated in the Inner Hebrides, it lies approximately 4 miles northeast of Mallaig.

Covering an area of around 103 acres, Fuam is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain. The island boasts stunning natural beauty, with towering cliffs, grassy slopes, and picturesque coves. Its coastline is indented with numerous sea caves, providing a habitat for various marine species.

Access to Fuam is possible by boat or kayak, although it is important to note that there are no scheduled ferry services to the island. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding sea and neighboring islands from the top of the cliffs. The island is also home to a diverse range of bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Historically, Fuam was used for grazing livestock, and remnants of old stone walls can still be seen on the island. However, it has been uninhabited for many years, and there are no permanent structures or facilities present.

Given its remote and untouched nature, Fuam provides a tranquil and peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It offers a unique opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of the Scottish Highlands and experience the solitude of an uninhabited island.

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Fuam Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.655649/-7.0640429 or Grid Reference NF9874. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Crogearraidh na Thobha Boggy hill top on the east coast of North Uist.
Crogearraidh na Thobha
Boggy hill top on the east coast of North Uist.
Inlet on The Sound of Harris North of Bàgh Chàise, a small crofting settlement.
Inlet on The Sound of Harris
North of Bàgh Chàise, a small crofting settlement.
Strom. Looking towards Orasaigh Island.
Strom.
Looking towards Orasaigh Island.
Track and House On Bágh a' Cháise.
Track and House
On Bágh a' Cháise.
Cheese Bay Looking north from the harbour wall at Cheese Bay. This style of tall cairn seems popular in the Hebrides.
Cheese Bay
Looking north from the harbour wall at Cheese Bay. This style of tall cairn seems popular in the Hebrides.
Bàgh a'Chàise A fisherman rows ashore from his boat, moored close to the Cheese Bay harbour wall. On the right is the island of Taghaidh, in the next square.
Bàgh a'Chàise
A fisherman rows ashore from his boat, moored close to the Cheese Bay harbour wall. On the right is the island of Taghaidh, in the next square.
Cheese Bay Looking past the south end of the island of Taghaigh towards the distant mountains of South Harris.
Cheese Bay
Looking past the south end of the island of Taghaigh towards the distant mountains of South Harris.
Eileana Dubha Eileana Dubha means 'dark islands' and is applied to the two nearest islets. The distant hills are in South Harris.
Eileana Dubha
Eileana Dubha means 'dark islands' and is applied to the two nearest islets. The distant hills are in South Harris.
Strom and Orasaigh The land on the other side of the inlet of Strom, on the right, is yet another island named Orasaigh. I wonder just how many Hebridean islands bear this same name?
Strom and Orasaigh
The land on the other side of the inlet of Strom, on the right, is yet another island named Orasaigh. I wonder just how many Hebridean islands bear this same name?
Strom This inlet off Bàgh a'Chàise is named on the maps as Strom.
Strom
This inlet off Bàgh a'Chàise is named on the maps as Strom.
Bàgh a'Chàise The headland to the left of the red hut separates the inlet of Strom from Bàgh a'Chàise (Cheese Bay). In the distance are the hills of South Harris.
Bàgh a'Chàise
The headland to the left of the red hut separates the inlet of Strom from Bàgh a'Chàise (Cheese Bay). In the distance are the hills of South Harris.
Orasaigh The island on the other side of the inlet is yet another one named Orasaigh. I wonder just how many Hebridean islands bear this same name?
Orasaigh
The island on the other side of the inlet is yet another one named Orasaigh. I wonder just how many Hebridean islands bear this same name?
Overgrown track and house, Bagh a Chaise
Overgrown track and house, Bagh a Chaise
Bagh a Chaise A floating fish farm is visible in the middle distance.
Bagh a Chaise
A floating fish farm is visible in the middle distance.
Grèineam A small island at the east end of the Sound of Harris.
Grèineam
A small island at the east end of the Sound of Harris.
Sheep grazing on Thernatraigh
Sheep grazing on Thernatraigh
Houses along road One side of the road climbed into grasslands. The other (north side ) had houses next to the sea.
Houses along road
One side of the road climbed into grasslands. The other (north side ) had houses next to the sea.
End of the road Road ends here with a gate which looks like it has not been used in a long time. Out in the loch there looks to be a fish farm.
End of the road
Road ends here with a gate which looks like it has not been used in a long time. Out in the loch there looks to be a fish farm.
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Fuam is located at Grid Ref: NF9874 (Lat: 57.655649, Lng: -7.0640429)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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