An Corran

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

An Corran

Unnamed loch on Benbecula — Unnamed loch on Benbecula Credit: Hugh Venables

An Corran is a coastal headland located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is known for its stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the Moray Firth. The headland is characterized by rugged cliffs, rocky outcrops, and a small pebble beach.

An Corran is a popular spot for bird-watching, as it is home to a variety of seabirds such as gulls, terns, and cormorants. The headland also provides a habitat for a number of marine species, including seals and dolphins, which can often be spotted off the coast.

Visitors to An Corran can enjoy hiking along the coastal paths, exploring the rock pools, and taking in the panoramic views of the sea and surrounding countryside. The headland is also a great spot for picnicking and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the Scottish coast.

Overall, An Corran offers a unique and picturesque setting for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the natural beauty of Inverness-shire's coastline.

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An Corran Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.417631/-7.3591753 or Grid Reference NF7849. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Unnamed loch on Benbecula

Unnamed loch on Benbecula

Caisteal Bhuirgh

Caisteal Bhuirgh

Road to Oban Strom Sgrianaig

Road to Oban Strom Sgrianaig

On the strand near Iochdar Enjoying the sand and the fine weather.

On the strand near Iochdar

Enjoying the sand and the fine weather.

The Co-operative store, Creagorry (Benbecula) A good sized shop. Just don&#039;t ask when the newspapers come in; it&#039;s usually mid-afternoon!

The Co-operative store, Creagorry (Benbecula)

A good sized shop. Just don't ask when the newspapers come in; it's usually mid-afternoon!

Boat in an hotel yard In the car park of the Isle of Benbecula Hotel at Creagorry/Creag Ghoraidh.

Boat in an hotel yard

In the car park of the Isle of Benbecula Hotel at Creagorry/Creag Ghoraidh.

Salt marsh at Creagorry/Creag Ghoraidh Directly across the road [A865] from the Creagorry Hotel.

Salt marsh at Creagorry/Creag Ghoraidh

Directly across the road [A865] from the Creagorry Hotel.

Houses at Creagorry/Creag Ghoraidh Overlooking sea and salt marsh.

Houses at Creagorry/Creag Ghoraidh

Overlooking sea and salt marsh.

Abandoned farming implement, Lionacleit

Abandoned farming implement, Lionacleit

Wind turbine, Lionacleit

Wind turbine, Lionacleit

Garage by the A865 Filling station and workshops by the A865 on Benbecula. Fuel might be expensive on the Outer Hebrides, but it&#039;s still cheaper than motorway prices.

Garage by the A865

Filling station and workshops by the A865 on Benbecula. Fuel might be expensive on the Outer Hebrides, but it's still cheaper than motorway prices.

Track through the machair At Borve, Benbecula.

Track through the machair

At Borve, Benbecula.

Croft beyond the loch Looking across Loch na Craoibhe Bige [which might mean &#039;loch of the small tree&#039;] towards some grassland on a Benbecula croft.

Croft beyond the loch

Looking across Loch na Craoibhe Bige [which might mean 'loch of the small tree'] towards some grassland on a Benbecula croft.

Borve Castle WWII Chain Home beam radar station

Borve Castle

WWII Chain Home beam radar station

Torlum, Benbecula Viewed from the Loganair (British Airways) Twin Otter en route from Barra on approach to Benbecula Airport

Torlum, Benbecula

Viewed from the Loganair (British Airways) Twin Otter en route from Barra on approach to Benbecula Airport

Benbecula Auto Spares Situated at Torlum.

Benbecula Auto Spares

Situated at Torlum.

Croft at Torlum Isle of Benbecula.

Croft at Torlum

Isle of Benbecula.

Croftland at Torlum A redundant fencepost looks towards houses at Lionacleit.

Croftland at Torlum

A redundant fencepost looks towards houses at Lionacleit.

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An Corran is located at Grid Ref: NF7849 (Lat: 57.417631, Lng: -7.3591753)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

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Bàgh nam Faoileann Eilean an Torr An Corran Tortumbeg

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Clett Rock Inverness-shire

Rubh' an Dùin Inverness-shire

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