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Sgorabhaig

Bay in Inverness-shire

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Sgorabhaig

Approaching Eilean Glas lighthouse A good path provides access from Ceann a Bhàigh to Eilean Glas. The original lighthouse here, built 1789, was the first in the Hebrides, and its base still survives today, (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4730643">NG2494 : The original Scalpay lighthouse</a>). The current tower was built 1824.
Approaching Eilean Glas lighthouse Credit: Richard Dorrell

Sgorabhaig is a picturesque bay located in the Inverness-shire area of Scotland. It is nestled between the villages of Balmacara and Kyleakin, on the western coast of the Isle of Skye. The bay offers stunning views of the surrounding landscapes, including the nearby Cuillin Mountains and the Isle of Raasay.

The area is known for its natural beauty, with rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear waters. It is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, as it is home to a wide variety of birds, seals, and even dolphins that can often be spotted playing in the bay. The bay is also a popular spot for fishing, with locals and visitors alike trying their luck at catching salmon and sea trout.

Sgorabhaig is rich in history and heritage, with several ancient ruins and archaeological sites scattered throughout the area. One notable site is Castle Moil, a 15th-century fortress situated on a rocky outcrop overlooking the bay. The castle served as a stronghold for the Clan MacKinnon and offers visitors a glimpse into the region's past.

For those seeking outdoor adventure, Sgorabhaig provides ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and kayaking. There are also several walking trails that wind through the surrounding countryside, offering breathtaking views and a chance to explore the area's flora and fauna up close.

Overall, Sgorabhaig is a hidden gem in Inverness-shire, offering visitors a tranquil and scenic escape with a rich natural and historical heritage.

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Approaching Eilean Glas lighthouse A good path provides access from Ceann a Bhàigh to Eilean Glas. The original lighthouse here, built 1789, was the first in the Hebrides, and its base still survives today, (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4730643">NG2494 : The original Scalpay lighthouse</a>). The current tower was built 1824.
Approaching Eilean Glas lighthouse
A good path provides access from Ceann a Bhàigh to Eilean Glas. The original lighthouse here, built 1789, was the first in the Hebrides, and its base still survives today, (see NG2494 : The original Scalpay lighthouse). The current tower was built 1824.
Old Peat Cuttings
Old Peat Cuttings
Track to Eilean Glas Lighthouse There is some small-scale peat cutting immediately next to the track.
Track to Eilean Glas Lighthouse
There is some small-scale peat cutting immediately next to the track.
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Eilean Glas Lighthouse
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Footpath to Eilean Glas Lighthouse The path is in good condition and a pleasure to walk on.
Footpath to Eilean Glas Lighthouse
The path is in good condition and a pleasure to walk on.
The lighthouse on Scalpay Island This lighthouse was manned till 1979 when it became fully automated. The last keeper here was Leonard Fraser who was on duty at the Scalpay light from 1972. This light differed from the majority of other lights in that it was a "half hour wind" whereas the norm was "hour winds". This refers to how often the mechanism of the light was wound by the keeper.
The lighthouse on Scalpay Island
This lighthouse was manned till 1979 when it became fully automated. The last keeper here was Leonard Fraser who was on duty at the Scalpay light from 1972. This light differed from the majority of other lights in that it was a "half hour wind" whereas the norm was "hour winds". This refers to how often the mechanism of the light was wound by the keeper.
A lochan on the Heritage Trail to Scalpay Lighthouse The trail is spongy underfoot but well maintained. On the horizon left of centre you can see the Shiant Islands and that's Scalpay Lighthouse lying off the cliffs to the right.
A lochan on the Heritage Trail to Scalpay Lighthouse
The trail is spongy underfoot but well maintained. On the horizon left of centre you can see the Shiant Islands and that's Scalpay Lighthouse lying off the cliffs to the right.
The original Scalpay lighthouse This is one of the first four lighthouses to be built in Scotland circa 1789. Today's lighthouse replaced this original one in 1824. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4730659">NG2494 : Oh what tales this house could tell!</a>
The original Scalpay lighthouse
This is one of the first four lighthouses to be built in Scotland circa 1789. Today's lighthouse replaced this original one in 1824. NG2494 : Oh what tales this house could tell!
Looking skyward from the old lighthouse at Scalpay Built in 1789 much credit can be given to the masonry and carpentry employed in its construction.
Looking skyward from the old lighthouse at Scalpay
Built in 1789 much credit can be given to the masonry and carpentry employed in its construction.
The foghorn at Scalpay lighthouse
The foghorn at Scalpay lighthouse
Old and not so old side by side The original light to the left was built in 1789 and its colourful replacement to the right in 1824. Some people only consider the usefulness of a lighthouse in darkness but the distinctive colours of the latter offer navigation references during hours of daylight too. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4730659">NG2494 : Oh what tales this house could tell!</a>
Old and not so old side by side
The original light to the left was built in 1789 and its colourful replacement to the right in 1824. Some people only consider the usefulness of a lighthouse in darkness but the distinctive colours of the latter offer navigation references during hours of daylight too. NG2494 : Oh what tales this house could tell!
Oh what tales this house could tell!
Oh what tales this house could tell!
House on Scalpay/Scalpaigh In need of some restoration.
House on Scalpay/Scalpaigh
In need of some restoration.
Bàgh Ceann na Muice Or Bagh Ceann na Muise [OS spelling varies from scale to scale]. Looking across rocky grasslend from the road to Ceann a Bhàigh.
Bàgh Ceann na Muice
Or Bagh Ceann na Muise [OS spelling varies from scale to scale]. Looking across rocky grasslend from the road to Ceann a Bhàigh.
House on Straid Falkland Overlooking An Acairseid a Deas near Ceann a Bhàigh.
House on Straid Falkland
Overlooking An Acairseid a Deas near Ceann a Bhàigh.
Coast at Ceann a Bhàigh The end of the road at the southern end of Scalpay/Scalpaigh, over looking Loch an Tairbeairt.
Coast at Ceann a Bhàigh
The end of the road at the southern end of Scalpay/Scalpaigh, over looking Loch an Tairbeairt.
Rocky grassland at Ceann a Bhàigh Otherwise Kennavay, at the south of Scalpay.
Rocky grassland at Ceann a Bhàigh
Otherwise Kennavay, at the south of Scalpay.
Houses at Ceann a Bhàigh Nearing to end of the road at the south of Scalpay.
Houses at Ceann a Bhàigh
Nearing to end of the road at the south of Scalpay.
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Sgorabhaig is located at Grid Ref: NG2495 (Lat: 57.867231, Lng: -6.6514393)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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