Am Port

Bay in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Am Port

Beasdale Railway Station A view of the remote unmanned Beasdale Railway Station. — Beasdale Railway Station Credit: Mr S Mudgey

Am Port is a small bay located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The bay is situated along the rugged coastline of the Scottish Highlands, offering stunning views of the surrounding cliffs and rocky shores. The area is known for its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for visitors looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Am Port is also a great spot for wildlife enthusiasts, as the bay is home to a variety of seabirds and marine life. Visitors may catch a glimpse of seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, as well as seals and dolphins swimming in the clear waters of the bay.

The bay is also a popular spot for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography. There are several walking trails that lead along the coastline, offering panoramic views of the bay and the surrounding landscape.

Overall, Am Port is a hidden gem in the Scottish Highlands, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature and experience the beauty of the rugged Scottish coastline.

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Am Port Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.892743/-5.7781966 or Grid Reference NM6984. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Beasdale Railway Station A view of the remote unmanned Beasdale Railway Station.

Beasdale Railway Station

A view of the remote unmanned Beasdale Railway Station.

Inlet off Loch nan Uamh Taken from the end of a narrow lane that ends at this point. Not a good place to come by car and expect to find a turning space. Worth the visit to see the black throated diver.

Inlet off Loch nan Uamh

Taken from the end of a narrow lane that ends at this point. Not a good place to come by car and expect to find a turning space. Worth the visit to see the black throated diver.

Islets in the loch Eilean Gobblach in Loch non Uamh. Just one name appears to cover two tiny islets separated at high tide.

Islets in the loch

Eilean Gobblach in Loch non Uamh. Just one name appears to cover two tiny islets separated at high tide.

Beasdale station Request stop only, one of the least used stations in the country

Beasdale station

Request stop only, one of the least used stations in the country

The Jacobite at Beasdale station

The Jacobite at Beasdale station

Loch Nan Uamh Looking down Loch Nan Uamh from the &#039;Jacobite&#039; steam train en route to Mallaig. The islands are Eilean Gobhlach.

Loch Nan Uamh

Looking down Loch Nan Uamh from the 'Jacobite' steam train en route to Mallaig. The islands are Eilean Gobhlach.

Beasdale Bridge Carrying the West Highland Railway over the A830.

Beasdale Bridge

Carrying the West Highland Railway over the A830.

Traffic lights on the A830 approaching Borrodale Bridge

Traffic lights on the A830 approaching Borrodale Bridge

Woodland beside the West Highland Railway near Beasdale

Woodland beside the West Highland Railway near Beasdale

View of railway from above Borrodale tunnel View of single-track railway to Mallaig taken from above Borrodale tunnel

View of railway from above Borrodale tunnel

View of single-track railway to Mallaig taken from above Borrodale tunnel

Geological dyke on shore of Rubha Aird Mhoir Rocky foreshore showing a sheet of brown igneous rock cutting grey Moine metamorphic rocks

Geological dyke on shore of Rubha Aird Mhoir

Rocky foreshore showing a sheet of brown igneous rock cutting grey Moine metamorphic rocks

Flat raised beach near Druimdarroch, below Arisaig House Flat grassland on a raised beach, near Arisaig House

Flat raised beach near Druimdarroch, below Arisaig House

Flat grassland on a raised beach, near Arisaig House

Spectacular folded rocks on foreshore Foreshore near Druimindarroch showing spectacular fold within metamorphosed Moine rocks.

Spectacular folded rocks on foreshore

Foreshore near Druimindarroch showing spectacular fold within metamorphosed Moine rocks.

No through road to Borrodale

No through road to Borrodale

A830 towards Mallaig

A830 towards Mallaig

Road to Druimindarroch

Road to Druimindarroch

A830 towards Mallaig

A830 towards Mallaig

A830 towards Beasdale

A830 towards Beasdale

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Am Port is located at Grid Ref: NM6984 (Lat: 56.892743, Lng: -5.7781966)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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