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Sgeir Chruaidh

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Sgeir Chruaidh

Grodhaigh, in the Sound of Harris Fish farming off one of the larger islands in the sound. Seen from the ferry to Berneray.
Grodhaigh, in the Sound of Harris Credit: M J Richardson

Sgeir Chruaidh is a small island located off the west coast of Scotland, specifically in Inverness-shire. This uninhabited island is situated in the Sound of Raasay, between the Isle of Skye and the Scottish mainland. The island is approximately 1.5 kilometers long and 500 meters wide, with a total area of around 30 hectares.

Sgeir Chruaidh is primarily composed of rocky terrain, with some areas covered in low vegetation. The island's coastline is rugged and marked by cliffs, making it difficult to access from the sea. The highest point on the island reaches an elevation of around 40 meters.

Due to its remote location and limited accessibility, Sgeir Chruaidh is not visited by many people. However, it serves as an important habitat for various bird species. The island is known to be a breeding ground for seabirds, including puffins, razorbills, and guillemots. These birds take advantage of the cliffs and rocky outcrops for nesting during the summer months.

Sgeir Chruaidh is also home to a diverse marine ecosystem. The surrounding waters are abundant with fish, providing a food source for seals and other marine mammals. The island's location in the Sound of Raasay also offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, making it a potential destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Overall, Sgeir Chruaidh stands as a remote and natural haven, providing a sanctuary for various bird species and showcasing the raw beauty of the Scottish coast.

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Sgeir Chruaidh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.712996/-7.0510705 or Grid Reference NF9980. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grodhaigh, in the Sound of Harris Fish farming off one of the larger islands in the sound. Seen from the ferry to Berneray.
Grodhaigh, in the Sound of Harris
Fish farming off one of the larger islands in the sound. Seen from the ferry to Berneray.
Looking northwest to the trig point on Grodhaigh
Looking northwest to the trig point on Grodhaigh
Grodhaigh One of the largest of the many islets in the Sound of Harris.
Grodhaigh
One of the largest of the many islets in the Sound of Harris.
Gousman Only the nearest part of this skerry is in square. In the distance is the Isle of Skye.
Gousman
Only the nearest part of this skerry is in square. In the distance is the Isle of Skye.
Gousman One of the many skerries in the Sound of Harris.
Gousman
One of the many skerries in the Sound of Harris.
L1 Starboard Lateral Buoy This green buoy marks the first of the buoys leading to Leverburgh and is located in the area where the buoyage changes. Now the green buoys are to starboard when previously, on leaving Berneray, the red buoys were to starboard. The buoy emits two green flashes every five seconds at night.
L1 Starboard Lateral Buoy
This green buoy marks the first of the buoys leading to Leverburgh and is located in the area where the buoyage changes. Now the green buoys are to starboard when previously, on leaving Berneray, the red buoys were to starboard. The buoy emits two green flashes every five seconds at night.
Sgeir Chruaidh Port Channel Marker Red and white pole which emits a flashing red light every five seconds at night.
Sgeir Chruaidh Port Channel Marker
Red and white pole which emits a flashing red light every five seconds at night.
Marker buoy for the Harris to Berneray ferry Unsure the direction of the image.
Marker buoy for the Harris to Berneray ferry
Unsure the direction of the image.
Buoy L1 off Sgeir Chruaidh In the Sound of Harris en route to Berneray.
Buoy L1 off Sgeir Chruaidh
In the Sound of Harris en route to Berneray.
Sgeir Chruaidh
Sgeir Chruaidh
Cabbage North Starboard Channel Marker This green and white pole emits a flashing light every five seconds at night.
Cabbage North Starboard Channel Marker
This green and white pole emits a flashing light every five seconds at night.
Cabbage Port Lateral Buoy This red buoy emits two red flashes every six seconds at night. This one also doubles up as a radio beacon and broadcasts a radar pulse with morse code character 'T'. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racon" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racon">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>
Cabbage Port Lateral Buoy
This red buoy emits two red flashes every six seconds at night. This one also doubles up as a radio beacon and broadcasts a radar pulse with morse code character 'T'. LinkExternal link
Near Gousman in the Sound of Harris Taken from Loch Portain, the ferry that operates between Harris and Berneray. Skye is the dominant landmass in the distance.
Near Gousman in the Sound of Harris
Taken from Loch Portain, the ferry that operates between Harris and Berneray. Skye is the dominant landmass in the distance.
The Loch Portain on its final straight course to Berneray The track of the vessel is displayed in the accommodation area of the ship. It follows a tortuous route before the straight finale into Berneray. There are many shallows in the Sound of Harris and revised timetables operate at times of extreme low tides. (I have a GPS track of the route on the September 7 1130ish sailing for anybody interested!)
The Loch Portain on its final straight course to Berneray
The track of the vessel is displayed in the accommodation area of the ship. It follows a tortuous route before the straight finale into Berneray. There are many shallows in the Sound of Harris and revised timetables operate at times of extreme low tides. (I have a GPS track of the route on the September 7 1130ish sailing for anybody interested!)
CABBAGE buoy in the Sound of Harris Looking south to four skerries between Gousman and Sgeir Sine.
CABBAGE buoy in the Sound of Harris
Looking south to four skerries between Gousman and Sgeir Sine.
CABBAGE buoy and Gousman One on many skerries in the Sound of Harris.
CABBAGE buoy and Gousman
One on many skerries in the Sound of Harris.
Skerries in the Sound of Harris Looking southeast from the ferry en route from Harris to Berneray.
Skerries in the Sound of Harris
Looking southeast from the ferry en route from Harris to Berneray.
Buoy L1 in the Sound of Harris En route to Berneray from Leverburgh, with South Uist in the distance.
Buoy L1 in the Sound of Harris
En route to Berneray from Leverburgh, with South Uist in the distance.
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Sgeir Chruaidh is located at Grid Ref: NF9980 (Lat: 57.712996, Lng: -7.0510705)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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///sailors.tidy.rags. Near Leverburgh, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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