Port an Eòrna

Bay in Ross-shire

Scotland

Port an Eòrna

Main street, Duirinish Credit: Alan Reid

Port an Eòrna, also known as Bay of Barley, is a picturesque coastal area located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is situated on the eastern shore of Loch Ewe, a sea loch in the Scottish Highlands. The bay is known for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere.

Surrounded by rolling hills and rocky cliffs, Port an Eòrna offers breathtaking panoramic views of the loch and the surrounding landscape. The bay itself is a sheltered inlet, providing a safe haven for boats and a popular spot for water activities such as sailing, kayaking, and fishing.

With its rich maritime history, Port an Eòrna has been an important trading and fishing port for centuries. The area was once a thriving hub for the herring industry, and remnants of old fishing huts can still be found along the shoreline.

Today, Port an Eòrna is a popular destination for tourists seeking a peaceful retreat amidst nature. The area offers various walking trails that allow visitors to explore the rugged coastline and enjoy the abundance of wildlife, including seals, seabirds, and even occasional sightings of dolphins.

The nearby village of Poolewe provides amenities and accommodations for visitors, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, and camping sites. Additionally, there are several charming cafes and restaurants where visitors can indulge in local seafood delicacies.

Overall, Port an Eòrna is a hidden gem on the Scottish coast, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, tranquility, and historical charm.

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Port an Eòrna Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.326275/-5.6938432 or Grid Reference NG7732. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Main street, Duirinish

Alan Reid

Drumbuie from the road to Duirinish

Jo and Steve Turner

Duirinish cottage

Category C Listed mid 19th century cottage and attached byre it is listed as Mrs Gunn's House.

Jo and Steve Turner

Duirinish over the stream

Here are a row of Category C Listed cottages. Right to left the first two are mid 19th century and listed as Colonel and Mrs Walker's House (3/4 in view) and Mrs Nicolson's House. The next two are mid to late 19th century and listed as Dun Caan (Mrs Frost) and Sir Torquil and Lady Matheson.

Jo and Steve Turner

Bridge over Allt Duirinish on the road to Plockton

Category C Listed bridge of 1826 by Thomas Telford.

Jo and Steve Turner

Duirinish from the bridge on the road to Plockton

Duirinish is Norse for headland of the deer and owned by the National Trust for Scotland since 1947 when it was bequeathed by Sir Daniel and Lady Margaret Hamilton. Most of the houses (and many barns) are Category C listed and started life as simple thatched cottages. It is notable for the survival of its traditional barns, at least one to almost every house, with a group of about 15 (known as 'the sheds') arranged about a village green mostly with corrugated iron replacing their original thatch. The Mathesons of Duncraig improved the cottages in the late 19th century.

Jo and Steve Turner

Duirinish from the bridge on the road to Plockton

Jo and Steve Turner

Grid square NG 78 30

Taken at the trig pillar. Village of Drumbuie at middle of near shore. The far shore is the Applecross peninsula.

D Riddell

Minor road to Drumbuie

A few twists and turns on this road, as it descends towards Drumbuie. It passes by rough moorland, with a few trees and shrubs. On a rather grey day, with a bit of rain.

Craig Wallace

Highland cattle, by the Duirinish road

Looking along the minor road between Duirinish station and the main part of Duirinish township. This area is rough grazing, with a few Highland cattle wandering around.

Craig Wallace

Duirinish station

Duirinish station, or Diùranais in Gaelic, a minor stop on the Kyle of Lochalsh Line. It is in a somewhat remote location, 1km west of the main Duirinish township. It has quite a long platform, but only a small shelter for waiting. There is a level crossing at the east end of the station, for the minor road to Port an Eòrna.

Craig Wallace

Plockton Station

Sarah Charlesworth

Coast near Drumbuie

Sarah Charlesworth

Sheds and houses, Drumbuie

Several red sheds and a number of houses, along the main street in Drumbuie.

Craig Wallace

Train in the rain, at Plockton Station

A rather dreich day at Plockton station, or 'Am Ploc' in Gaelic. The train is the ScotRail service running from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, due to depart Plockton at 1322. It is a Class 158 multiple unit, number 158704.

Craig Wallace

Plockton Station

Seen from the road bridge; the station is unstaffed and the building is now used for self-catering accommodation.

Jim Barton

Royal Scotsman hauled by 66746 arriving at Plockton

Peter Moore

Duirinish Bridge

A tall stone arch bridge, carrying a minor road over the Allt Dhuirinis. It was designed by Thomas Telford, and built in 1826. It is a Category C listed building. Link