Am Port Mòr

Bay in Ross-shire

Scotland

Am Port Mòr

Craft workshop in Kirkibost One of the old shellfish processing factories at Kirkibost (Circeabost) is now reborn as a craftshop. — Craft workshop in Kirkibost Credit: Gus Macdonald

Am Port Mòr, also known as the Bay of Am Port Mòr, is a scenic coastal area located in Ross-shire, Scotland. Situated on the northwestern coast of the country, this bay is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning natural beauty and rich history.

The Bay of Am Port Mòr is nestled between the villages of Mellon Charles and Aultbea, overlooking Loch Ewe. It features a sprawling sandy beach that stretches for approximately 2 miles, offering visitors a serene and picturesque setting to enjoy the Scottish coastline. The bay is surrounded by rolling hills and craggy cliffs, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

In addition to its natural beauty, Am Port Mòr is also steeped in history. During World War II, the bay played a crucial role in the protection of Allied convoys. It served as a base for the Royal Navy and was heavily fortified with anti-aircraft guns and searchlights. The remnants of these defensive structures can still be seen today, adding an intriguing historical element to the area.

Visitors to Am Port Mòr can partake in a variety of activities, including beach walks, wildlife spotting, and birdwatching. The bay is home to a diverse range of bird species, making it a popular spot for ornithologists and nature enthusiasts. Additionally, the area offers ample opportunities for water sports such as kayaking, sailing, and fishing.

Overall, Am Port Mòr is a captivating destination that seamlessly combines natural beauty with historical significance, making it a must-visit location for those exploring the Ross-shire region of Scotland.

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Am Port Mòr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.206251/-6.7834359 or Grid Reference NB1934. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Craft workshop in Kirkibost

One of the old shellfish processing factories at Kirkibost (Circeabost) is now reborn as a craftshop.

Gus Macdonald

Cleibh ghiomaich aig cidhe Chirceabost

Lobster creels at Kirkibost harbour

Gus Macdonald

Telephone Box at Crulabhig

Probably it's only the sheep that get calls here?

Jo and Steve Turner

View towards Circebost Pier

David Martin

Crulivig: the telephone box

Pictured during heavy rain, this phone box has Hebridean doors, to keep the wind at bay.

Chris Downer

Crulivig: postbox № HS2 91

This postbox stands on the opposite side of the road to NB1733 : Crulivig: the telephone box. It is emptied each morning except Sunday at a quarter to nine.

Chris Downer

Low cloud over Great Bernera

A thin bank of cloud over the sea. Looking northeast from the B8059 near Lundale.

M J Richardson

Rough pasture near Lundale

Looking east towards Callanish, across Loch Ròg.

M J Richardson

Croftland, Circebost, Great Bernera

Looking across Loch Ròg an Ear (East Loch Roag) towards Eilean Chearstaigh.

Claire Pegrum

Calanais/Callanish XV, Circebost, Great Bernera/BeÃ rnaraigh

From Discovery and Excavation in Scotland, 1976: "On grassy ridge 100m N of road, 25m E of track through Croft 24, Kirkibost. A large prone slab approx. 3.55m x 1.35m, thickness varying from 0.25-0.45m, lying in peat on a grassy ridge. The lower end appears to be surrounded by packing stones and there is a void under the centre of the stone. This stone was brought to our notice by Mr Norman MacDonald of Kirkibost."

Claire Pegrum

Possible fallen standing stone, Circebost, Great Bernera/BeÃ rnaraigh

This stone lies approximately 80m ESE of NB1734 : Calanais/Callanish XV, Circebost, Great Bernera/Beàrnaraigh. The croft owner, who is the grandson of Norman MacDonald who originally brought Callanish XV to archaeologists' attention, believes it to be fallen standing stone.

Claire Pegrum

Looking down at Circebost

Circebost or Kirkibost is a tiny settlement on Great Bernera. This island is now connected to Lewis by a short pre-stressed concrete bridge. In 1953 when it was built it was and remains the first bridge of such material in Europe. The settlemenr is also important as it is the first planned crofting township in the Outer Hebrides, though I think town is a lofty description for such a small group of houses.

Malcolm Neal

TÃ²b Lundale, Isle of Lewis

Tòb Lundale is an inlet on Loch Ròg. Tòb is a Gaelic word for bay or cove.

Claire Pegrum

Rubha Arspaig

The pier at Rubha Arspaig.

James Allan

Pharmaceutical factory

A surprisingly large industrial investment in an otherwise rural coastal area of Lewis, this plant, employing around 50 people, became part of BASF Pharma in March 2012 when the German company took over Equateq Ltd who had opened the plant in 2005 and operated it until then. It manufactures omega-3 fatty acids at exceptional purity levels for use in pharmaceuticals.

James Allan