Am Broig

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Am Broig

St Kilda View from Traigh-stir on North Uist at sunset. — St Kilda Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Am Broig is a prominent coastal feature located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is a headland or point that juts out into the North Atlantic Ocean, offering breathtaking views and a unique landscape. This coastal feature is situated near the village of Avoch, approximately 15 miles northeast of the city of Inverness.

Am Broig is characterized by its rugged cliffs, which rise dramatically from the sea, creating an impressive sight for visitors. The headland is composed of a mixture of rocky outcrops and grassy slopes, adding to its natural beauty and charm. It is also home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, making it an important habitat for many species.

The location of Am Broig offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding coastal areas, including the Moray Firth. On clear days, visitors can enjoy vistas that stretch for miles, with the distant mountains adding to the picturesque setting. The headland is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts, who come to hike, birdwatch, and take in the natural beauty of the area.

Access to Am Broig is relatively easy, with a well-maintained footpath leading to the headland. There are also designated parking areas nearby, making it convenient for visitors to explore this coastal gem. Whether it's enjoying the tranquility of nature or capturing stunning photographs, a visit to Am Broig offers a truly memorable experience for all who venture to this breathtaking coastal feature in Inverness-shire.

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Am Broig Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.817604/-8.5592912 or Grid Reference NF1099. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Kilda

View from Traigh-stir on North Uist at sunset.

Sandy Gerrard

Cleit on the side of Mullach MÃ²r

This spot provides a good view into Gleann Mòr towards The Cambir (An Campar).

Julian Paren

Village Bay from the side of Ruabhal, Hirta

The military encampment is noticeable and this image was taken when the North Uist Rocket Range was extensively used by NATO.

Julian Paren

Mina Stac and the cliffs to its south, Hirta

David Dixon

Radar Tracking Station on Mullach Sgar

This radar station, located on Mullach Sgar, is one of two stations on the island which serve the South Uist rocket range. They contain equipment which allows them to track test firings on the range by radar, and to record images of missiles in flight. The second radar station on Hirta is located further north, on the summit of Mullach Mòr.

David Dixon

Hirta, Mina Stac and the cliffs to its south

David Dixon

Former Quarry Site on Hirta

David Dixon

Mina Stac, Hirta

Hirta is surrounded by a number of small stacks. Mina Stac rises spectacularly to a height of approximately 70 metres, separated by only a few feet from the spectacular cliffs (the highest sea cliffs in the UK) which descend from the summit Conachair.

David Dixon

St Kilda, Mina Stac

David Dixon

Radar Tracking Station on Mullach Mor

This radar station is located on the summit of Mullach Mor. It is one of two radar stations on the island which serve the South Uist rocket range. They contain equipment which allows them to track test firings on the range by radar, and to record images of missiles in flight. The second radar station on Hirta is located further south, on Mullach Sgar (NF0998 : Radar Tracking Station on Mullach Sgar).

David Dixon

Abhainn MhÃ²r, Hirta

Flowing past the western end of the old village.

Hugh Venables

Abhainn MhÃ²r

With some of the maintained cleits along the banks.

Hugh Venables

Soay Sheep, Hirta

A very old lineage of sheep, living wild on Hirta and Soay. They are tagged to monitor population fluctuations, which can be quite rapid.

Hugh Venables

Abhainn MhÃ²r, Hirta

Hugh Venables

Former village, Hirta

With Soay Sheep now roaming free on what were the farmed fields.

Hugh Venables

St Kilda - Trig point below Conachair summit

This trig point is located high up on the southern slopes of Conachair. Sadly there was no view on this day with a visibility of around twenty yards and driving fine rain so it wasn't a place to linger.

Colin Park

Radar station and communications mast on Mullach Mor, St Kilda

The summit of Mullach Mor is 361m above sea level. The radar station is manned all year round and used for tracking test missiles from the range on South Uist. The road from the village to the summit was built in 1957 by the military.

Phil Thirkell