Port Feadaig

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Sutherland

Scotland

Port Feadaig

Icehouses at Culkein The icehouses were filled during the winter and the ice was used during the salmon fishing season to preserve salmon in transit to southern markets.   The salmon fishers' bothy is above the beach.
Icehouses at Culkein Credit: Iain A Robertson

Port Feadaig is a picturesque coastal location situated in the northern part of Sutherland, Scotland. Nestled between stunning rolling hills and the North Sea, this small village offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike.

The main attraction of Port Feadaig is its beautiful seafront, which stretches along the rocky shoreline. The village is blessed with a wide estuary, where the river meets the sea, creating a stunning landscape of sandbanks and salt marshes. The estuary provides a haven for a diverse range of marine life, including various species of fish, birds, and seals.

The creek at Port Feadaig is a small inlet that provides safe mooring for fishing boats and leisure crafts. It serves as a hub for the local fishing industry, with fishermen setting out to sea each day to catch haddock, cod, and other delicious seafood. The creek is also a popular spot for visitors to explore, offering the opportunity to observe the bustling activity of the fishing boats and experience the traditional way of life in this coastal community.

The surrounding area of Port Feadaig is rich in natural beauty, with lush green fields and heather-covered hills that provide a stunning backdrop to the village. The rugged coastline offers breathtaking views and a chance to witness the power of the North Sea as it crashes against the cliffs.

Overall, Port Feadaig is a hidden gem on the Sutherland coast, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, traditional fishing heritage, and a peaceful atmosphere for all who visit.

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Port Feadaig Images

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Icehouses at Culkein The icehouses were filled during the winter and the ice was used during the salmon fishing season to preserve salmon in transit to southern markets.   The salmon fishers' bothy is above the beach.
Icehouses at Culkein
The icehouses were filled during the winter and the ice was used during the salmon fishing season to preserve salmon in transit to southern markets. The salmon fishers' bothy is above the beach.
Park House A well maintained cottage under a big sky at Clashmore.
Park House
A well maintained cottage under a big sky at Clashmore.
Coastline N of Culkein with view towards Rubh' an Dunain
Coastline N of Culkein with view towards Rubh' an Dunain
House at Achnacarnin
House at Achnacarnin
An Uaile Hill pasture, Clashnessie.
An Uaile
Hill pasture, Clashnessie.
Holiday lets at Culkein
Holiday lets at Culkein
Lily pond, Culkein
Lily pond, Culkein
Holiday cottage with a view, Clashmore
Holiday cottage with a view, Clashmore
The old school at Achnacarnin
The old school at Achnacarnin
Park House Clashmore
Park House Clashmore
Evening light, Clashmore The evening sun on the rough pastures above Clashmore. The white cottage to the left is in the adjacent square, whilst in the distance, arranged along the skyline are [L-R] Canisp, Suilven, Cul Mor and Cul Beag.
Evening light, Clashmore
The evening sun on the rough pastures above Clashmore. The white cottage to the left is in the adjacent square, whilst in the distance, arranged along the skyline are [L-R] Canisp, Suilven, Cul Mor and Cul Beag.
White cottage, evening sun A view towards the white cottage which is unnamed on maps. Over and beyond the sunlit hillside is the dark shape of Quinag.
White cottage, evening sun
A view towards the white cottage which is unnamed on maps. Over and beyond the sunlit hillside is the dark shape of Quinag.
Coastal scene at Port Cam Evening light on the coast near Culkein, looking across towards the distant mountains of Foinaven and Arkle.
Coastal scene at Port Cam
Evening light on the coast near Culkein, looking across towards the distant mountains of Foinaven and Arkle.
Former school, Achnacarnin The nearby Stoer Primary School closed in 2016, whilst this one, only a mile or so along the road has been closed for many years. Now converted into a private dwelling, it must once have served Achnacarnin, Clashmore and Culkein.  Many nearby properties are holiday rentals, whilst there are very few residents in the area with young families.
Former school, Achnacarnin
The nearby Stoer Primary School closed in 2016, whilst this one, only a mile or so along the road has been closed for many years. Now converted into a private dwelling, it must once have served Achnacarnin, Clashmore and Culkein. Many nearby properties are holiday rentals, whilst there are very few residents in the area with young families.
Dunlin on the shore Just two of at least 50 dunlin that were feeding on the grass just above Culkein beach.
Dunlin on the shore
Just two of at least 50 dunlin that were feeding on the grass just above Culkein beach.
Culkein beach Looking east across the bay towards the outline of distant Quinag.
Culkein beach
Looking east across the bay towards the outline of distant Quinag.
Erratic on the clifftop A boulder of Lewisian Gneiss resting on a gently sloping platform of Torridonian sandstone. An erratic brought here by the actions of ice.
Erratic on the clifftop
A boulder of Lewisian Gneiss resting on a gently sloping platform of Torridonian sandstone. An erratic brought here by the actions of ice.
View towards the bay at Culkein A ruined cottage stands by the bay, whilst in the distance [approx. 20km] rises the unmistakeable shape of Suilven.
View towards the bay at Culkein
A ruined cottage stands by the bay, whilst in the distance [approx. 20km] rises the unmistakeable shape of Suilven.
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Port Feadaig is located at Grid Ref: NC0433 (Lat: 58.242477, Lng: -5.3348989)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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