Eilean Mhàraig

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Eilean Mhàraig

North Harris Roads Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches — North Harris Roads Credit: Ralph Greig

Eilean Mhàraig is a small island located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated in the middle of Loch Maree, a freshwater loch known for its stunning scenery and abundant wildlife. The island is approximately 1.5 acres in size and is covered in lush vegetation, including native trees such as oak and birch.

Eilean Mhàraig is home to a variety of bird species, including herons, ospreys, and golden eagles, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. The island is also known for its population of red deer, which can often be seen grazing on the grassy slopes.

In addition to its natural beauty, Eilean Mhàraig has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was used as a stronghold by the Clan MacLeod. The ruins of a medieval chapel can still be seen on the island, adding to its historical significance.

Visitors to Eilean Mhàraig can access the island by boat or kayak, allowing them to explore its rugged coastline and peaceful surroundings. The island offers a tranquil retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and immerse themselves in the beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

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Eilean Mhàraig Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.956547/-6.7240422 or Grid Reference NB2006. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

North Harris Roads

Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches

Ralph Greig

Loch Seaforth from the road to Rhenigidale

Colin Park

Jetty at Loch MÃ raig

Presumably associated with fish farming. The road to Rhenigidale can be seen snaking along the lochside and over the hill at the left.

M J Richardson

Above Loch Seaforth

Looking north along Loch Seaforth.

Andrew Spenceley

The Allt Loch nan Eang, Isle of Lewis

Looking towards Loch Seaforth/Loch Shìophoirt, the sea loch into which the burn flows.

Claire Pegrum

Support craft on Loch Maraig

Peter Moore

Lazy beds at Maraig

Ridges formed by hand cultivation. Link

Sandy Gerrard

Lazy beds and croft ruin at Ailean Anabaich

It is hard to appreciate how difficult it would have been to carry out arable farming on the side of a mountain. Link

Sandy Gerrard

Lewis and Harris Landscape

Ralph Greig

Loch MÃ raig

Loch Màraig is an arm of Loch Seaforth, a sea-loch that extends deep into the land between Lewis and Harris.

Anne Burgess

Power Line

One of the most frequent and less picturesque features of the Hebridean scenery are the inevitable but necessary power lines that march across the landscape.

Anne Burgess

No fish today

NB2005 : Loch Shiphoirt (Seaforth); 42 months on from Dave Fergusson's image and the fish farm has moved but everything else the same.

Hazel Hambidge

Eilean Anabaich beside Loch Mharaig

Mike Pennington

Loch Maraig

Side loch and village of the same name on the western shore of Loch Seaforth / Loch Shiphoirt. The mountain on the skyline is Caiteseal (449m), on the eastern shore of Loch Seaforth.

Colin Smith

Eilean MhÃ raig from MÃ raig

This little island of about 2 acres (approx. 1 ha) in size lies in an inlet of Loch Sìophort (Seaforth) just to the north of the longer thinner inlet known as Loch Mhàraig. There were several sheep on this little island - see NB2006 : Sheep graze on Eilean Mhàraig The alternative name for Eilean Mhàraig is Maaruig Island.

Rob Farrow

Sheep graze on Eilean MhÃ raig

Despite being a definite island, unconnected by any causeway, there were several sheep roaming about on Eilean Mhàraig, so presumably they had been taken there by a farmer - unless they're better swimmers than I'd thought.

Rob Farrow