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Ramasaig Bay

Bay in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Ramasaig Bay

Ramasaig View over the trap landscape of Duirinish from the end of the public road.
Ramasaig Credit: Richard Webb

Ramasaig Bay is a picturesque bay located in the county of Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated along the rugged coastline of the North Atlantic Ocean, it offers stunning views and natural beauty. The bay is nestled between towering cliffs and is known for its pristine sandy beach, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and beachgoers alike.

The bay is renowned for its dramatic sunsets, which paint the sky in a palette of vibrant colors and create a mesmerizing ambiance. Its remote location and unspoiled surroundings make it a tranquil retreat for those seeking peace and solitude. The bay is also a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, as it is home to a diverse range of bird species, including gannets, guillemots, and puffins.

Ramasaig Bay is a hidden gem for outdoor activities such as hiking and walking. The cliffs surrounding the bay provide excellent vantage points for taking in the panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can explore the nearby trails and enjoy the fresh sea breeze as they venture along the coast.

For those interested in history, Ramasaig Bay is steeped in ancient tales and legends. The bay is believed to have been a landing place for Viking invaders in the past, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to the area.

Overall, Ramasaig Bay offers a unique blend of natural beauty, tranquility, and historical significance. Its rugged coastline, sandy beach, and breathtaking views make it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the Inverness-shire region of Scotland.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.395624/-6.7311778 or Grid Reference NG1543. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ramasaig View over the trap landscape of Duirinish from the end of the public road.
Ramasaig
View over the trap landscape of Duirinish from the end of the public road.
Drainage gully, Ramasaig View from the road end towards Ramasaig Bay. There is one house here.
Drainage gully, Ramasaig
View from the road end towards Ramasaig Bay. There is one house here.
Farm buildings, Ramasaig There is one house here.
Farm buildings, Ramasaig
There is one house here.
Loch Eishort, Duirinish Waterstein Head beyond.
Loch Eishort, Duirinish
Waterstein Head beyond.
Road from Ramasaig Passing Loch Eishort. Potholed like just about every road on the island, but a good viewpoint for Neist without the carpark competition and idiot cairn builders. Cows may take some shifting though.
Road from Ramasaig
Passing Loch Eishort. Potholed like just about every road on the island, but a good viewpoint for Neist without the carpark competition and idiot cairn builders. Cows may take some shifting though.
Grazings near Ramasaig Above the crags.
Grazings near Ramasaig
Above the crags.
Ramasaig Bay, Skye
Ramasaig Bay, Skye
Ramasaig Clearance Village, Skye Remains of steadings at Ramasaig that were deserted or cleared.
Ramasaig Clearance Village, Skye
Remains of steadings at Ramasaig that were deserted or cleared.
How very odd! This is a primrose,flowering in the wild in early October. Things have really gone to pot!
How very odd!
This is a primrose,flowering in the wild in early October. Things have really gone to pot!
Looking south on Ramasaig Cliff The view south from Ramasaig Cliff towards Ramasaig Bay and the headland of Hoe Rape.
Looking south on Ramasaig Cliff
The view south from Ramasaig Cliff towards Ramasaig Bay and the headland of Hoe Rape.
Looking north from Ramasaig Cliff The view north along a stunning cliffed coastline towards Waterstein Head which rises 296m straight from the sea, with Neist Point beyond.
Looking north from Ramasaig Cliff
The view north along a stunning cliffed coastline towards Waterstein Head which rises 296m straight from the sea, with Neist Point beyond.
Ramasaig Historically, Ramasaig was quite a busy community, but there is not a lot to Ramasaig today. The white bungalow is the only modern building, and shows no sign of having been inhabited for a while. However, cattle and sheep are kept locally, so the large green shed and pens are in use.
Ramasaig
Historically, Ramasaig was quite a busy community, but there is not a lot to Ramasaig today. The white bungalow is the only modern building, and shows no sign of having been inhabited for a while. However, cattle and sheep are kept locally, so the large green shed and pens are in use.
Remains of Ramasaig A thriving community of some twenty-two families once lived here, though Ramasaig has been depopulated since around the turn of the 20th century. The ruins of houses, outbuildings and walls remain.
Remains of Ramasaig
A thriving community of some twenty-two families once lived here, though Ramasaig has been depopulated since around the turn of the 20th century. The ruins of houses, outbuildings and walls remain.
Ramasaig Burn Ruins of many buildings and walls scatter the hillside, mostly to the south of the Ramasaig Burn.
Ramasaig Burn
Ruins of many buildings and walls scatter the hillside, mostly to the south of the Ramasaig Burn.
Ramasaig Bay Looking north, with Ramasaig Cliff nearest the camera, Waterstein Head beyond, and Neist Point stretching out to the left.
Ramasaig Bay
Looking north, with Ramasaig Cliff nearest the camera, Waterstein Head beyond, and Neist Point stretching out to the left.
Former farmland, Ramasaig In the 1800s, when Ramasaig was a thriving community with a population of maybe more than a hundred people, the land here would have been cultivated. Today, the homes are all ruins, and a few sheep graze the grass.
Former farmland, Ramasaig
In the 1800s, when Ramasaig was a thriving community with a population of maybe more than a hundred people, the land here would have been cultivated. Today, the homes are all ruins, and a few sheep graze the grass.
Lazybeds at Ramasaig The stripes in the grassland are evidence of former cultivation, when the hillside was farmed in strips known as lazybeds. The crop, often potatoes, was planted on the ridge, with the furrow providing drainage.
Lazybeds at Ramasaig
The stripes in the grassland are evidence of former cultivation, when the hillside was farmed in strips known as lazybeds. The crop, often potatoes, was planted on the ridge, with the furrow providing drainage.
Road from Ramasaig Although the road looks in good condition just here, much of the two miles from Borrodale to its end at Ramasaig is badly broken and potholed. Ramasaig is a long-deserted township, so the only users of the road today are the crofters who keep livestock here, and occasional holiday visitors. This view takes in Loch Eishort on the right, the summit of Waterstein Head, and the finger of land which stretches out to Neist Point.
Road from Ramasaig
Although the road looks in good condition just here, much of the two miles from Borrodale to its end at Ramasaig is badly broken and potholed. Ramasaig is a long-deserted township, so the only users of the road today are the crofters who keep livestock here, and occasional holiday visitors. This view takes in Loch Eishort on the right, the summit of Waterstein Head, and the finger of land which stretches out to Neist Point.
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Ramasaig Bay is located at Grid Ref: NG1543 (Lat: 57.395624, Lng: -6.7311778)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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