Airor Island

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Airor Island

Shore at Samadalan, Knoydart — Shore at Samadalan, Knoydart Credit: Colin Park

Located off the west coast of Scotland, Airor Island is a small, uninhabited island in Inverness-shire. The island is part of the Inner Hebrides archipelago and is known for its rugged and remote beauty.

Measuring just 0.3 square kilometers in size, Airor Island is largely covered in heather and grasses, with rocky cliffs lining its coastline. The island is home to a variety of bird species, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers.

Access to Airor Island is limited, with no scheduled ferry services or accommodation options available on the island. Visitors looking to explore the island must arrange their own transportation, such as hiring a private boat or kayak.

Despite its lack of amenities, Airor Island offers a peaceful and unspoiled natural environment for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life. The island's remote location and stunning scenery make it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a tranquil retreat.

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Airor Island Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.085642/-5.7703554 or Grid Reference NG7105. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shore at Samadalan, Knoydart

Shore at Samadalan, Knoydart

Airor Bay, Knoydart

Airor Bay, Knoydart

The Road's End Cafe, Airor, Knoydart A unexpected place to stop for a hot midday lunch.

The Road's End Cafe, Airor, Knoydart

A unexpected place to stop for a hot midday lunch.

Track through Airor, Knoydart

Track through Airor, Knoydart

Moorland on GeÃ rr-leathad, Knoydart

Moorland on GeÃ rr-leathad, Knoydart

Road to Airor, Knoydart

Road to Airor, Knoydart

Coastline near Joiner's Cottage, near Airor, Knoydart Coastal scene and view, Skye in background.

Coastline near Joiner's Cottage, near Airor, Knoydart

Coastal scene and view, Skye in background.

Eilean Shamadalain Rain approaching across the Sound of Sleat.

Eilean Shamadalain

Rain approaching across the Sound of Sleat.

On the road to Airor View taken looking North towards the Isle of Skye

On the road to Airor

View taken looking North towards the Isle of Skye

Small Burn The path here crosses a small burn, water pipes for the house are visible here.

Small Burn

The path here crosses a small burn, water pipes for the house are visible here.

Quiet Cove There is a house being built/added to up the sloped path and this cove seems to be used as a landing stage for building materials.

Quiet Cove

There is a house being built/added to up the sloped path and this cove seems to be used as a landing stage for building materials.

Rough Coastline The Doune to Airor coastline is awkward to access but is seen to advantage from the seaward side.

Rough Coastline

The Doune to Airor coastline is awkward to access but is seen to advantage from the seaward side.

Airor Township Knoydart has but one surfaced road some 10 km from Inverie to Airor, so this is the end of the line.

Airor Township

Knoydart has but one surfaced road some 10 km from Inverie to Airor, so this is the end of the line.

Airor hamlet, Knoydart Faraway from civilisation, and with no roads into the peninsula, many settlements around the Knoydart shores rely on boats from Mallaig to bring in supplies. However, for those that choose to live in this remote and beautiful part of Scotland, life is slow, uncomplicated but nonetheless pleasurable.

Airor hamlet, Knoydart

Faraway from civilisation, and with no roads into the peninsula, many settlements around the Knoydart shores rely on boats from Mallaig to bring in supplies. However, for those that choose to live in this remote and beautiful part of Scotland, life is slow, uncomplicated but nonetheless pleasurable.

Shed beside the road to Airor A shed stands beside the Inverie to Airor road at the head of the footpath down to Joiner&#039;s Cottage. The Sleat peninsula on the Isle of Skye can be seen beyond the Sound.

Shed beside the road to Airor

A shed stands beside the Inverie to Airor road at the head of the footpath down to Joiner's Cottage. The Sleat peninsula on the Isle of Skye can be seen beyond the Sound.

Airor Bay and jetty Airor Island in the middle distance.

Airor Bay and jetty

Airor Island in the middle distance.

Airor Bay Boats hauled up at Airor Bay.

Airor Bay

Boats hauled up at Airor Bay.

Cottage near Airor Burn A very remote location.

Cottage near Airor Burn

A very remote location.

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Airor Island is located at Grid Ref: NG7105 (Lat: 57.085642, Lng: -5.7703554)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Airor

Name En: Airor

Name Gd: Eàrar

Place: hamlet

Lat/Long: 57.0841227/-5.7636626

Airor Bay

Natural: bay

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Eilean Gobhlach Inverness-shire

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