Eilean na Bà Mòr

Island in Ross-shire

Scotland

Eilean na Bà Mòr

Path along the shore, to Duncraig This path runs between Plockton and Duncraig, along the south shore of Loch Carron. It passes by mixed woodland, including pine, birch and rhododendron.
This was a rather wet day, with a few puddles on the path, getting muddy in places. — Path along the shore, to Duncraig Credit: Craig Wallace

Eilean na Bà Mòr is a small island located off the northwest coast of Scotland in Ross-shire. It is situated in the Inner Sound, between the Isle of Skye and the mainland. The name of the island translates to "big island of the cattle" in Scottish Gaelic.

Measuring approximately 50 acres in size, Eilean na Bà Mòr is known for its rugged and picturesque landscape. The island is characterized by rocky cliffs, heather-covered hills, and grassy fields. It offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding sea and nearby islands.

The island has a rich history, with evidence of human occupation dating back to prehistoric times. It has been used for various purposes throughout the centuries, including farming and grazing livestock. Ruins of old settlements and abandoned structures can still be seen on the island, providing glimpses into its past.

Eilean na Bà Mòr is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. Sea birds such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills can be spotted nesting on the cliffs, while grey seals can often be seen basking on the rocks. The surrounding waters are known for their abundant marine life, attracting divers and snorkelers.

Access to the island is limited, with no permanent residents or facilities. However, visitors can reach Eilean na Bà Mòr by boat, and it is a popular destination for day trips and nature enthusiasts looking to explore its natural beauty and tranquility.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Eilean na Bà Mòr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.345883/-5.6662301 or Grid Reference NG7934. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path along the shore, to Duncraig

This path runs between Plockton and Duncraig, along the south shore of Loch Carron. It passes by mixed woodland, including pine, birch and rhododendron. This was a rather wet day, with a few puddles on the path, getting muddy in places.

Craig Wallace

Plockton Station

Sarah Charlesworth

Train in the rain, at Plockton Station

A rather dreich day at Plockton station, or 'Am Ploc' in Gaelic. The train is the ScotRail service running from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, due to depart Plockton at 1322. It is a Class 158 multiple unit, number 158704.

Craig Wallace

An t-ob, Plocton

A small tidal inlet.

Alan Reid

Plockton Station

Seen from the road bridge; the station is unstaffed and the building is now used for self-catering accommodation.

Jim Barton

An arm of Loch Carron, Plockton

The end of a narrow arm of the sea loch that bounds the peninsula on which Plockton stands.

Jim Barton

Westward view from Carn na Frith Aird

Looking across the nearby islands around Eilean Dubh to An Dubh-Aird and Skye.

Jim Barton

Royal Scotsman hauled by 66746 arriving at Plockton

Peter Moore

Plockton Railway Station

The station building is now used as self catering accommodation.

Alpin Stewart

Foot path to the Shore

Alpin Stewart

Field above Camas Dubh-Ãird

Alpin Stewart

Minor road heading towards Plockton Railway Station

Looking south-eastward.

Peter Wood

Hedge-lined minor road near Rowan Barn, Plockton

Looking north-westward in the direction of Plockton Airstrip.

Peter Wood

Hedge-lined minor road at the southern end of Plocton Airstrip

Looking westward.

Peter Wood

Plockton Airstrip

One of the attractions during the Wester Ross Festival of the Countryside in the 1970s was pleasure flights from the little-used airstrip at Plockton to the mountains and the islands, including even St Kilda.

Anne Burgess