Haugh Island

Island in Morayshire

Scotland

Haugh Island

Base for new house, Mains of Cairnty Credit: Alex McGregor

Haugh Island is a small island located in the Moray Firth, off the coast of Morayshire, Scotland. It is situated near the mouth of the River Lossie, approximately 1.5 kilometers northeast of the town of Lossiemouth.

Covering an area of around 10 hectares, Haugh Island is primarily composed of sand and gravel. It is connected to the mainland by a causeway that is accessible during low tide. The island is mostly flat with a maximum elevation of only a few meters above sea level.

The island is known for its diverse birdlife and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It provides an important breeding ground and habitat for a variety of seabirds, including eider ducks, common terns, and Arctic terns. Additionally, the island attracts a range of wading birds such as curlews and oystercatchers.

Haugh Island is also popular among locals and visitors for its recreational opportunities. The sandy beaches surrounding the island are ideal for beachcombing, picnicking, and birdwatching. The causeway to the island allows walkers and cyclists to explore its natural beauty and enjoy panoramic views of the coastline and the Moray Firth.

As an island, Haugh has a rich maritime history. It was once used as a landing place for fishing boats and was also the site of a small fishing village. However, today, the island is predominantly uninhabited and serves as a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil coastal experience.

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Haugh Island Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.56705/-3.138264 or Grid Reference NJ3253. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Base for new house, Mains of Cairnty

Alex McGregor

Cairnty School

This little house was the short-lived Cairnty School, which operated for only 14 years, from 1928 to 1942. After that it was a holiday cottage for some years, but is now falling into rack and ruin.

Anne Burgess

Cairnty School

This little house was the short-lived Cairnty School, which operated for only 14 years, from 1928 to 1942. After that it was a holiday cottage for some years, but is now falling into rack and ruin.

Anne Burgess

New House at Mains of Cairnty

Four months after NJ3252 : Base for new house, Mains of Cairnty was taken, the ground floor has taken shape. Edit: The completed building NJ3252 : Cairnty House.

Anne Burgess

Old House at Mains of Cairnty

The house now sits on the verge of a building site as a large new house is constructed where the steading used to be.

Anne Burgess

Oh to be on Cooperee!!....

An Orton ghillie transports two salmon anglers across the river on Orton's Cooperee pool.The salmon season on the Spey runs from 11th February to 30th September; there are plenty of fish in the river and I have witnessed several in the 20 pound plus bracket this afternoon but their interest lies in things other than the various flies on offer.

Des Colhoun

Fly fishing for salmon on Cooperee

Here the angler is about to complete the "double Spey" cast. The Spey casting technique has been developed over the years to enable the casting of a fly in an area where the river bank may be lined with trees or some other obstacles which may jeopardise the transport of the fly.

Kevin Greensill