Loch Sgiopoirt

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Loch Sgiopoirt

Junction on the path to Aird Horragaigh, South Uist From the end of the tarred road, an excellent grass track heads south. Although it deteriorates a little, it still makes a great afternoon walk. — Junction on the path to Aird Horragaigh, South Uist Credit: AlastairG

Loch Sgiopoirt is a small sea loch located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated near the village of Arisaig and is part of the West Highlands of Scotland. The loch is surrounded by rugged mountains and lush greenery, providing a picturesque backdrop for visitors.

With its calm waters and stunning natural beauty, Loch Sgiopoirt is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The loch is home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, seals, and a wide range of bird species. Visitors can often spot these animals while exploring the loch by boat or on foot.

In addition to its natural beauty, Loch Sgiopoirt offers a range of recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. Fishing is a popular pastime on the loch, with opportunities to catch a variety of fish species. The area also offers hiking trails and opportunities for kayaking and paddleboarding.

Overall, Loch Sgiopoirt is a tranquil and scenic destination in the Scottish Highlands, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area and enjoy a range of outdoor activities.

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Loch Sgiopoirt Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.331525/-7.2334034 or Grid Reference NF8538. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Junction on the path to Aird Horragaigh, South Uist

From the end of the tarred road, an excellent grass track heads south. Although it deteriorates a little, it still makes a great afternoon walk.

AlastairG

Schoolmaster's house, East Gerinish

Standing on the hillside near a ruined croft, the schoolmaster's house would have had a commanding view over the school below. NF8339 : View of East Gerinish school from the schoolmaster's house

AlastairG

View of East Gerinish school from the schoolmaster's house

The schoolmaster would have missed nothing from this viewpoint. NF8339 : Schoolmaster's house, East Gerinish The three pillars on the right on the school 'enclosure' frame the girls' and boys' gates. NF8339 : 19th century East Gerinish school at Aird Horragaigh

AlastairG

Southern tip of Liursaigh Dubh

Toby Speight

Fish farming near Eilean Ornais

Toby Speight

Bagh a Mhanaich

Bagh a Mhanaich and the site of the old school house (in the middle distance along side the water).

Rupert Fleetingly

Ruined Croft House

Overlooking the site of the school house. There are several older ruins just to the north.

Rupert Fleetingly

Eilean Haey from Rubha MÃ²r

Eilean Haey is a little island in the mouth of the sea loch Sgiopoirt. This view is taken over the remains of the old pier at Rubha Mòr.

Rob Farrow

Caolas MÃ²r

Caolas Mòr - The great anchorage. As impressive a location from the land as from a boat at anchor. NF8438 : At anchor in Caolas Mòr - the great anchorage and NF8438 : Caolas Mòr - the great anchorage.

Julian Paren

Wild lilies on lake near Loch Skiport

sue middleton

Siolaigh MÃ²r

Island off South Uist, seen from Hecla.

Richard Webb

Continuing Collapse

The storms of December 2013 have robbed this ruin of its southern gable end. See NF8339 : Ruined Croft House

Rupert Fleetingly

Natural harbour, Acarsaid Falaich

The boat belongs to the owners of the local big house, who had landed on this remote part of the east coast of South Uist for a picnic!

David Gruar

Wizard Pool, Loch Skipport

panorama of the anchorage of Wizard Pool. The mountain in the distance, partially in cloud, is Hecla (606m)

Tony Kinghorn

Wizard Pool, Loch Skiport

Fin'n'Liz

At anchor in Caolas MÃ²r - the great anchorage

Caolas Mòr is a very well protected anchorage at the entrance to Loch Skiport. The entrance to the anchorage is to the northwest - the direction of sunset in midsummer. The yacht is the 14.7 m long Ismana built in 1951. See Link

. The yacht provided an excellent base for exploring the Hebrides.

Julian Paren

Path to Loch Sgiopoirt

This path leads towards some now abandoned crofting communities on the shores of Loch Sgiopoirt [Loch Skipport]. There was once a school, to which one family sent 13 children. Now this is a very quiet corner of South Uist.

Gordon Hatton