Sgeirean Thiagaborra

Island in Ross-shire

Scotland

Sgeirean Thiagaborra

Great Bernera bridges The new bridge under construction and the old white bridge. — Great Bernera bridges Credit: Catherine Morgan

Sgeirean Thiagaborra is a small island located off the coast of Ross-shire, in the Scottish Highlands. This uninhabited island is part of a group of islands known as the Summer Isles, situated in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Sgeirean Thiagaborra is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, with steep cliffs and jagged edges. The island is relatively small, measuring only about 0.3 square kilometers in area. Its highest point stands at approximately 50 meters above sea level.

The island is home to a variety of bird species, including seabirds such as guillemots, razorbills, and puffins. These birds can often be seen nesting on the cliffs and rock ledges. The surrounding waters of Sgeirean Thiagaborra also support a diverse marine ecosystem, with seals and otters occasionally spotted in the area.

Access to Sgeirean Thiagaborra is limited due to its remote location and lack of infrastructure. The island can be reached by boat, with some tour operators offering trips to explore the Summer Isles and its surrounding islands. Visitors are advised to be cautious when exploring the island, as the terrain can be treacherous.

Sgeirean Thiagaborra offers a unique opportunity for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers to experience the untouched beauty of the Scottish Highlands. With its dramatic landscapes and abundant wildlife, it is a must-visit destination for those seeking a remote and wild island experience.

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Sgeirean Thiagaborra Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.204504/-6.8011619 or Grid Reference NB1834. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Great Bernera bridges

The new bridge under construction and the old white bridge.

Catherine Morgan

Craft workshop in Kirkibost

One of the old shellfish processing factories at Kirkibost (Circeabost) is now reborn as a craftshop.

Gus Macdonald

Cleibh ghiomaich aig cidhe Chirceabost

Lobster creels at Kirkibost harbour

Gus Macdonald

"The Bridge Across the Atlantic"

Bernera Bridge is one of several bridges which claim to span the Atlantic Ocean. This one connects the Lewis mainland with the island of Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. Note the standing stones on the far side of the bridge. Link

Colin Smith

Bernera Bridge

Opened in 1953 and connecting Lewis with Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. Link

Colin Smith

Sea Kayakers by Port a Chruidh

Kayakers who have come from Miavaig / Miabhaig and are heading eastwards, having just passed below Bernera Bridge. The mainland of Lewis is on the far side of the 1953 bridge. Link

Colin Smith

Lewisian Gneiss

Pink, folded Lewisian gneiss at the north end of Bernera Bridge. These are amongst the oldest rocks in the world. Link

Colin Smith

Stone Circle by Bernera Bridge

Ancient stone circle on a mound above the north end of the bridge. the stones are part of the famous Callanish complex of standing stones.

Colin Smith

Cleitir Stone Circle

Calanais VIII - four standing stones above Bernera Bridge and the sound separating the island from Lewis.

Colin Smith

Telephone Box at Crulabhig

Probably it's only the sheep that get calls here?

Jo and Steve Turner

View towards Circebost Pier

David Martin

Bernera Bridge

David Martin

Standing stones by Bernera Bridge

David Martin

Great Bernera: postbox № HS2 82 and a ruined croft house

This postbox stands at the southern end of the island, a few hundred yards from the Bernera Bridge. Behind it, we see a ruined croft house, so common in the Scottish islands.

Chris Downer

Crulivig: the telephone box

Pictured during heavy rain, this phone box has Hebridean doors, to keep the wind at bay.

Chris Downer

Crulivig: postbox № HS2 91

This postbox stands on the opposite side of the road to NB1733 : Crulivig: the telephone box. It is emptied each morning except Sunday at a quarter to nine.

Chris Downer

Great Bernera Road Bridge

Great Bernera lies in Loch Roag on the north-west coast of Lewis and is linked to it by a road bridge. Built in 1953, the bridge was the first pre-stressed concrete bridge in Europe. The main settlement on the island is Breaclete (Gaelic: Breacleit). I was here bagging the island of Great Bernera with George Morl and its high point a TuMP called Middle Shalaval, at 87 metres and a P87 hill.

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