Eilean Mòr

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Eilean Mòr

Forestry clearance near Sandaig — Forestry clearance near Sandaig Credit: David Medcalf

Eilean Mòr is a small island located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated in the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland. The island is known for its rugged beauty, with rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, and rolling hills.

Eilean Mòr is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and fishing. The island is home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds, seals, and otters.

The main settlement on Eilean Mòr is the village of Kinloch, which is home to a small community of residents. The village has a pub, a shop, and a post office, providing essential services for both locals and visitors.

Visitors to Eilean Mòr can explore the island's historic sites, including the ruins of a 15th-century castle and a Neolithic burial chamber. The island also has a lighthouse, built in the 19th century, which offers stunning views of the surrounding area.

Overall, Eilean Mòr is a tranquil and picturesque island, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

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Eilean Mòr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.167274/-5.7033379 or Grid Reference NG7614. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Forestry clearance near Sandaig

Forestry clearance near Sandaig

Scrub below the road

Scrub below the road

Sandaig islands

Sandaig islands

Didier Silberstein

Old shelter in Sandaig beach

Old shelter in Sandaig beach

Didier Silberstein

Gavin Maxwell's Cottage The cottage is at Sandaig but Maxwell called it Camusfeàrna. It is where he wrote &quot;Ring of Bright Water&quot; a book about his relationship to an Otter, amongst other things.

Gavin Maxwell's Cottage

The cottage is at Sandaig but Maxwell called it Camusfeàrna. It is where he wrote "Ring of Bright Water" a book about his relationship to an Otter, amongst other things.

Looking back to the cottage You need to be careful with the tides when you walk out to this point as it is quite easy to get cut off.

Looking back to the cottage

You need to be careful with the tides when you walk out to this point as it is quite easy to get cut off.

Sandaig Islands

Sandaig Islands

Small Quarry Rock from here is crushed and used to extend the tracks for the timber lorries to reach the remote areas of the forest, being clear felled.

Small Quarry

Rock from here is crushed and used to extend the tracks for the timber lorries to reach the remote areas of the forest, being clear felled.

Track Junction Left here to reach Sandaig. The timber extraction is ongoing down the right hand track.

Track Junction

Left here to reach Sandaig. The timber extraction is ongoing down the right hand track.

Track from Sandaig This whole area was clear felled some years ago, and replanted.

Track from Sandaig

This whole area was clear felled some years ago, and replanted.

The next generation Young pine trees on the hill growing away strongly.

The next generation

Young pine trees on the hill growing away strongly.

Down hill towards Sandaig Strange walking down here with all the trees extracted.

Down hill towards Sandaig

Strange walking down here with all the trees extracted.

Young pine trees Next generation of timber growing strongly.

Young pine trees

Next generation of timber growing strongly.

Allt MÃ²r Shantaig Looking upstream, just as the sun breaks through.

Allt MÃ²r Shantaig

Looking upstream, just as the sun breaks through.

Allt MÃ²r Shantaig Looking downstream on the fast flowing river.

Allt MÃ²r Shantaig

Looking downstream on the fast flowing river.

Bridge over the Allt MÃ²r Shantaig

Bridge over the Allt MÃ²r Shantaig

Path down to Sandaig The final section of the route down to Sandaig, is on this slippery when wet narrow path.

Path down to Sandaig

The final section of the route down to Sandaig, is on this slippery when wet narrow path.

View Down towards Sandaig.

View

Down towards Sandaig.

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Eilean Mòr is located at Grid Ref: NG7614 (Lat: 57.167274, Lng: -5.7033379)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///offer.hillside.roadblock. Near Glenelg, Highland

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.167274,-5.7033379

Seamark Light Character: Fl

Seamark Light Colour: white

Seamark Light Height: 12

Seamark Light Period: 6

Seamark Light Range: 8

Seamark Light Reference: A 3940

Seamark Light Sequence: 0.5+(5.5)

Seamark Name: Sandaig I, NW Point

Seamark Type: light_minor

Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.

Lat/Long: 57.1675691/-5.7047153

Sandaig Islands

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 57.1671441/-5.7001387

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