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Eilean Furadh Beag

Island in Ross-shire

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Eilean Furadh Beag

Loch na h-Uamhaidh Beag
Loch na h-Uamhaidh Beag Credit: David Brown

Eilean Furadh Beag is a small island located off the coast of Ross-shire, in the Highlands of Scotland. It is situated within the Inner Hebrides, specifically within the wider group of islands known as the Summer Isles. The island is roughly 0.6 hectares in size and is situated approximately 1.5 kilometers south of the larger Eilean Furadh Mòr.

Eilean Furadh Beag is known for its stunning natural beauty and unspoiled landscapes. The island is characterized by its rugged coastline, rocky outcrops, and lush vegetation. It is home to a variety of bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers. Seals and otters can often be spotted in the surrounding waters.

Access to Eilean Furadh Beag is primarily by boat, with no permanent human habitation on the island. However, there are a few privately owned holiday cottages on nearby Eilean Furadh Mòr, which can be accessed via a short boat trip. Visitors to the island can enjoy activities such as fishing, hiking, and wildlife observation.

The island is steeped in history, with archaeological evidence suggesting human presence as early as the Neolithic period. It is believed to have been a site of religious significance during the Celtic era. Today, remnants of ancient structures such as stone circles and burial cairns can still be found on the island, attracting history enthusiasts.

Overall, Eilean Furadh Beag offers a peaceful and picturesque retreat for those seeking solitude in the midst of Scotland's stunning natural landscapes.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.873348/-5.7097409 or Grid Reference NG8093. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loch na h-Uamhaidh Beag
Loch na h-Uamhaidh Beag
The car park at Cove Here there are information boards describing the part Loch Ewe played in the WW2 Arctic Convoys.
The car park at Cove
Here there are information boards describing the part Loch Ewe played in the WW2 Arctic Convoys.
Information board at Rubha nan Sasan, Cove This describes the part Loch Ewe played in the WW2 Arctic Convoys.
Information board at Rubha nan Sasan, Cove
This describes the part Loch Ewe played in the WW2 Arctic Convoys.
New house near Cove
New house near Cove
Beach with rusting lifeboats
Beach with rusting lifeboats
Stac Rhuadh An attempt to get on the Stac thwarted by a huge chasm!
Stac Rhuadh
An attempt to get on the Stac thwarted by a huge chasm!
Bouldery beach with wrecked lifeboats The beach is at a bay south of Eilean Furadh Mòr near to where, on 26 Feb 1944, the US 'Liberty Ship', William H. Welch foundered and was lost with most of her crew. The rusting remains of several of the ship's lifeboats lie on the beach
Bouldery beach with wrecked lifeboats
The beach is at a bay south of Eilean Furadh Mòr near to where, on 26 Feb 1944, the US 'Liberty Ship', William H. Welch foundered and was lost with most of her crew. The rusting remains of several of the ship's lifeboats lie on the beach
Remains of lifeboat This is the remains of one of the lifeboats from the William H Welch, a liberty ship which went aground near here on 25th February 1944.
Remains of lifeboat
This is the remains of one of the lifeboats from the William H Welch, a liberty ship which went aground near here on 25th February 1944.
Remains of lifeboat This is the remains of one of the lifeboats from the William H Welch, a liberty ship which went aground near here on 25th February 1944.
Remains of lifeboat
This is the remains of one of the lifeboats from the William H Welch, a liberty ship which went aground near here on 25th February 1944.
Eilean Furadh Mòr Typical narrow Hydro pillar design. Neatly lettered cap "HMS COOK 1951" Landed off RIB onto rocks and scrambled easy slabs to pillar which is at summit. Very nice little island. Alan Holmes group charter out of Ullapool with only 5 out of 12 in the group bagging the island and the trig.
Eilean Furadh Mòr
Typical narrow Hydro pillar design. Neatly lettered cap "HMS COOK 1951" Landed off RIB onto rocks and scrambled easy slabs to pillar which is at summit. Very nice little island. Alan Holmes group charter out of Ullapool with only 5 out of 12 in the group bagging the island and the trig.
Wrecked lifeboats from the William H Welch The Liberty ship the William H Welch ran aground with loss of 72 lives. The lifeboats washed ashore but had not been used.
Wrecked lifeboats from the William H Welch
The Liberty ship the William H Welch ran aground with loss of 72 lives. The lifeboats washed ashore but had not been used.
Eilean Furadh Mor over Caolas an Fhuraidh Taken from the headland adjacent to Stac Rhuadh. I was actually 60m outside the grid square when I took the picture. Getting onto the stack would prove an interesting challenge.
Eilean Furadh Mor over Caolas an Fhuraidh
Taken from the headland adjacent to Stac Rhuadh. I was actually 60m outside the grid square when I took the picture. Getting onto the stack would prove an interesting challenge.
Sgeir Mhor Sgeir is gaelic for skerry, a small rocky island. Although at low tide is you can walk out to the point.
Sgeir Mhor
Sgeir is gaelic for skerry, a small rocky island. Although at low tide is you can walk out to the point.
Loch an t-Sean -inbhir Looking towards the sea which can be just glimpsed in the background
Loch an t-Sean -inbhir
Looking towards the sea which can be just glimpsed in the background
Loch na h-Uamhaidh Moire Taken from the highest point in the gridsquare looking east.
Loch na h-Uamhaidh Moire
Taken from the highest point in the gridsquare looking east.
Rusty remains of boat on beach
Rusty remains of boat on beach
Cliffs on Eilean Furadh Mòr The island has very lush vegetation, probably because there have been no sheep since the spring.
Cliffs on Eilean Furadh Mòr
The island has very lush vegetation, probably because there have been no sheep since the spring.
Eilean Furadh Mòr Looking along just about the whole length of the island, just under 0.5 km. Plenty of seals around the island, and I saw a rat scurrying through the undergrowth.
Eilean Furadh Mòr
Looking along just about the whole length of the island, just under 0.5 km. Plenty of seals around the island, and I saw a rat scurrying through the undergrowth.
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Eilean Furadh Beag is located at Grid Ref: NG8093 (Lat: 57.873348, Lng: -5.7097409)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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