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Staffin Island

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Staffin Island

Coastline east of Garrafad Raised beach below the northern end of the famous Kilt Rock.
Coastline east of Garrafad Credit: John Allan

Staffin Island is a small, uninhabited island located off the coast of Inverness-shire in Scotland. It is part of the Inner Hebrides archipelago and is situated in the Minch, a body of water that separates the Inner and Outer Hebrides.

The island is known for its rugged and dramatic landscape, with steep cliffs and rocky shores. It is a popular destination for birdwatchers, as it is home to a variety of seabirds including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. The waters around Staffin Island are also rich in marine life, making it a popular spot for fishing and wildlife enthusiasts.

Access to the island is limited, as there are no regular ferry services operating to Staffin Island. However, it is possible to reach the island by private boat or kayak, weather permitting.

Overall, Staffin Island offers a peaceful and remote escape for those looking to explore the natural beauty of the Scottish coastline and observe the diverse wildlife that calls this island home.

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Staffin Island Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.641994/-6.203843 or Grid Reference NG4969. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Coastline east of Garrafad Raised beach below the northern end of the famous Kilt Rock.
Coastline east of Garrafad
Raised beach below the northern end of the famous Kilt Rock.
Looking down coast towards Staffin slipway
Looking down coast towards Staffin slipway
Across Staffin Bay
Across Staffin Bay
Dinosaur footprints Use this photo with reference to the beach & background to locate the footprints
Dinosaur footprints
Use this photo with reference to the beach & background to locate the footprints
Uphill track Leading from Staffin jetty towards Staffin village.
Uphill track
Leading from Staffin jetty towards Staffin village.
Beach north of Staffin With Staffin Island in the background.
Beach north of Staffin
With Staffin Island in the background.
Cloud on the Quiraing Looking across Staffin Bay to the Quiraing with Quiraing Lodge in the foreground.
Cloud on the Quiraing
Looking across Staffin Bay to the Quiraing with Quiraing Lodge in the foreground.
Sgeir Bhan seen from Staffin slipway Looking south towards Kilt Rock.
Sgeir Bhan seen from Staffin slipway
Looking south towards Kilt Rock.
Crofting Township of Garafad
Crofting Township of Garafad
Walking from the car park to the Staffin Community Slipway
Walking from the car park to the Staffin Community Slipway
Cliffs east of Garrafad
Cliffs east of Garrafad
Staffin Bay at Glashvin
Staffin Bay at Glashvin
Breun Phort Breun Phort from Staffin slipway
Breun Phort
Breun Phort from Staffin slipway
Daffodils at Quiraing Lodge
Daffodils at Quiraing Lodge
Staffin Bay, Isle of Skye Staffin Bay is on the north-east coast of the Trotternish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye. Meall na Suiramach is the hill in the background.
Staffin Bay, Isle of Skye
Staffin Bay is on the north-east coast of the Trotternish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye. Meall na Suiramach is the hill in the background.
Ob nan Ròn Staffin harbour. A small fishing boat is moored at the pier.
Ob nan Ròn
Staffin harbour. A small fishing boat is moored at the pier.
Boathouse at Staffin The boathouse has gained some occupants since 2006 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/239130">NG4968 : Boathouse at Staffin Slipway</a>, including <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5798669">NG4968 : One-handed sailor</a>.
Boathouse at Staffin
The boathouse has gained some occupants since 2006 NG4968 : Boathouse at Staffin Slipway, including NG4968 : One-handed sailor.
One-handed sailor Or just "an old hand". Now a resident at the boathouse. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5798667">NG4968 : Boathouse at Staffin</a>.
One-handed sailor
Or just "an old hand". Now a resident at the boathouse. See NG4968 : Boathouse at Staffin.
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Staffin Island is located at Grid Ref: NG4969 (Lat: 57.641994, Lng: -6.203843)

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