Culla

Bay in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Culla

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Ruin of St Mary's Chapel, Nunton Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Culla is a small village located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated on the western shore of the picturesque Loch Linnhe, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the water. The village is part of the wider region of the Great Glen and is approximately 14 miles northwest of Fort William, the nearest major town.

Culla is known for its peaceful and idyllic setting, attracting visitors who seek tranquility and natural beauty. The area is rich in wildlife and provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and birdwatching. The nearby forests and hills offer numerous walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the rugged Scottish landscape.

The village itself is small, with a close-knit community and a handful of traditional houses scattered along the bay. There is a local pub and a small convenience store for basic amenities. Culla retains its traditional charm and offers a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns.

The bay in Culla is a popular spot for boating and sailing, with a small pier that provides access to the Loch Linnhe. The calm waters and scenic surroundings make it an ideal location for leisurely boat trips or fishing excursions. The bay also offers a vantage point for watching the sunset over the loch, creating a breathtaking spectacle.

Overall, Culla in Inverness-shire is a hidden gem that offers a serene and picturesque setting for those seeking a peaceful getaway in the Scottish Highlands.

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Ruin of St Mary's Chapel, Nunton
Sand Dunes at Culla Bay
Sand Dunes at Culla Bay
Culla Bay One of the many fine sandy beaches on the west side of na h-Eileanan an Iar.
Culla Bay
One of the many fine sandy beaches on the west side of na h-Eileanan an Iar.
Machair at Quirnish Machair is fertile land that is formed by sand blown in from the sea.
Machair at Quirnish
Machair is fertile land that is formed by sand blown in from the sea.
Oyster Plant (Mertensia maritima) This is a plant of northern latitudes, commoner on the east coast than here on the west. Its range is shrinking, to the extent that it no longer occurs in England and Wales, and this is the only site currently known in the Western Isles. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://plantatlas2020.org/atlas/2cd4p9h.906" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://plantatlas2020.org/atlas/2cd4p9h.906">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for discussion of its range.
Oyster Plant (Mertensia maritima)
This is a plant of northern latitudes, commoner on the east coast than here on the west. Its range is shrinking, to the extent that it no longer occurs in England and Wales, and this is the only site currently known in the Western Isles. See LinkExternal link for discussion of its range.
Geodha Bàn A geo is a sea inlet, and Gaelic bàn means white or pale.
Geodha Bàn
A geo is a sea inlet, and Gaelic bàn means white or pale.
Storm Beach The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Storm Beach
The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Looking towards Aird The foreground field is in this square, but the houses are in the next square. On the horizon, at left, is the distinctive outline of Theacla on South Uist.
Looking towards Aird
The foreground field is in this square, but the houses are in the next square. On the horizon, at left, is the distinctive outline of Theacla on South Uist.
Storm Beach The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Storm Beach
The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Storm Beach The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Storm Beach
The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Rocky Shore No storm beach has formed on this stretch of the coast because the rocks of the shore break the power of the sea to throw up a berm of pebbles and cobbles.
Rocky Shore
No storm beach has formed on this stretch of the coast because the rocks of the shore break the power of the sea to throw up a berm of pebbles and cobbles.
Hebridean Sheep at Airdbheag, Benbecula Dry stone walling events have been held at Airdbheag and there is evidence in the walls and stone buildings of the skills of dry-stone wallers.
Hebridean Sheep at Airdbheag, Benbecula
Dry stone walling events have been held at Airdbheag and there is evidence in the walls and stone buildings of the skills of dry-stone wallers.
Coastline at Aird The shore of Baleshare on North Uist can be seen across the water.
Coastline at Aird
The shore of Baleshare on North Uist can be seen across the water.
The road through Aird
The road through Aird
Culla Bay Reputedly the best beach on Benbecula and worthy of visit any time of the year.  Spot the difference <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2902289">NF7654 : Dunes at the northern end of Culla Bay</a> an April visit compared to this September visit.
Culla Bay
Reputedly the best beach on Benbecula and worthy of visit any time of the year. Spot the difference NF7654 : Dunes at the northern end of Culla Bay an April visit compared to this September visit.
Shore at Clachan Garbh, Benbecula
Shore at Clachan Garbh, Benbecula
Shore at Clachan Garbh, Benbecula
Shore at Clachan Garbh, Benbecula
Houses at Baile a' Mhanaich/Balivanich On the western edge of the village.
Houses at Baile a' Mhanaich/Balivanich
On the western edge of the village.
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Culla is located at Grid Ref: NF7653 (Lat: 57.459588, Lng: -7.4051394)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///ultra.petulant.glitter. Near Balivanich, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.459588,-7.4051394
Description: Hebridean Way - Pointing N Rueval (Ruaidheabhal) 4.8 miles - Pointing W Culla Bay (A' Chulaidh) 0.7 miles
Hiking: yes
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 57.4632664/-7.4018448
Ele: 67.0
Ele Msl: 67.0
Ele Source: GPS
Leisure: picnic_table
Source: GPS
Lat/Long: 57.4630357/-7.4037184
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 57.4631664/-7.4017939
Board Type: nature
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 57.4632436/-7.4018131
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 57.4632854/-7.4017925
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 57.4633038/-7.4018422
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