Seumas Cleite

Island in Ross-shire

Scotland

Seumas Cleite

Loch Nighe at Cromore The sealoch beyond is Loch Erisort. — Loch Nighe at Cromore Credit: Alan Reid

Seumas Cleite is a small island located off the coast of Ross-shire, in the Highlands of Scotland. It is one of the Inner Hebrides islands, situated in the picturesque Inner Sound between Skye and the mainland. The island covers an area of about 3 square kilometers and has a population of around 30 people.

Seumas Cleite is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rugged coastlines, rocky cliffs, and rolling hills. The landscape is dominated by heather moorland and scattered woodlands, creating a diverse habitat for wildlife. The island is home to various bird species, including eagles, puffins, and guillemots, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

The island's main settlement is a small village called Port Cleite, which is located on the eastern side. Here, you can find a few houses, a community hall, and a small pier for boats. The residents of Seumas Cleite are primarily engaged in traditional occupations such as fishing and crofting.

Seumas Cleite offers visitors a chance to experience a tranquil and remote island lifestyle. The island is accessible by ferry, which operates daily from the nearby mainland town of Uig. Visitors can enjoy walking along the island's coastal paths, taking in the breathtaking views, and exploring the local flora and fauna.

Overall, Seumas Cleite is a hidden gem in the Scottish Highlands, offering a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of mainland life.

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Seumas Cleite Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.122993/-6.4012459 or Grid Reference NB4023. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loch Nighe at Cromore

The sealoch beyond is Loch Erisort.

Alan Reid

Loch Dubh at Cromore

Alan Reid

Stangraidh, Isle of Lewis

The rocks from which the photo was taken, the channel and approximately three quarters of the island lie within the grid square. The snout of a nosy seal can just be seen at the left hand end of the channel.

Claire Pegrum

Shore at Cuidhir

Rocky shoreline backed by equally rocky hills at the Cuidhir road end.

Colin Smith

Evening at Cuidhir

Rowing boat, in the evening sunshine, pulled up onto the grass above the small, rocky cove at Cuidhir.

Colin Smith

Grimshader Salmon Farm

Marine Harvest - Arachas Bhratan Griomshadair. Sea loch industry on the shores of Loch Griomsiadair.

Colin Smith

Loch Lighigeag with Beinn-MhÃ²r in the background

Mike Dunn

Small inlet near Eilean Glas

Mike Dunn

Coastline

Mike Dunn

Boats at Cuidhir Loch Leurbost

The Islands of Tabhaidh Bheag and Tabhaidh are clearly seen in distance.

JJM

Stac and Beinn Mhor

Prominent Land Mark at the North side of Loch Erisort

JJM

Tabhaidh Mhor

As the name suggests Tabhaidh Mhor is a large Island in outer Loch Erisort and rises to 41 metres above sea level. It is used for grazing sheep from the nearby villages. Stac Tabhaidh can be seen to the left of the picture.

JJM

Entrance to Loch Erisort

Eilean Cholum Chille (St.Columba's Isle) in mid picture and Clisham 799m -highest hill in Hebrides in distance to left of frame

JJM

House at Cromore

Ruined house at the end of Cromore, on Loch Erisort

Sarah Egan

Cromore Common Grazings

Steep rocky slopes to the shore at the north end of Cromore Grazings. Loch Erisort and the island of Tannaraidh beyond.

Sarah Egan

Eilean Bhatarsaidh

Unnamed Islet in foreground and Stac at Loch Erisort Entrance in distance (left of frame). Collectively these Islands are referred to as Na h-Eileanan Bairclin or Barkin Isles.

JJM