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Àird a' Bhaile

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Àird a' Bhaile

Lochmaddy/Loch nam Madadh
Lochmaddy/Loch nam Madadh Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Àird a' Bhaile is a prominent coastal feature located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is a headland that juts out into the sea, forming a point that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area. The name Àird a' Bhaile translates to "the headland of the village" in English.

Situated on the northern coast of Inverness-shire, Àird a' Bhaile is known for its rugged and dramatic landscape. The headland is characterized by towering cliffs that overlook the tumultuous waters of the North Sea. The cliffs are composed of various rock formations, including sandstone and shale, which have been shaped over centuries by the relentless waves and winds.

The point of Àird a' Bhaile is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers due to its stunning vistas. Visitors can witness the power and beauty of the sea as it crashes against the cliffs, creating a spectacle of spray and foam. The headland also provides an excellent vantage point for observing marine life, such as seals and seabirds, which frequent the area.

In addition to its natural beauty, Àird a' Bhaile holds historical significance. The headland is believed to have been inhabited since ancient times, with archaeological evidence suggesting human presence dating back thousands of years. Ruins of ancient settlements and structures can still be found in the vicinity, adding an element of mystery and intrigue to the site.

Overall, Àird a' Bhaile is a captivating and picturesque headland that showcases the raw power and beauty of Scotland's coastal landscape. Its combination of dramatic cliffs, panoramic views, and historical significance make it a must-visit destination for those exploring Inverness-shire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.597015/-7.1543405 or Grid Reference NF9268. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lochmaddy/Loch nam Madadh
Lochmaddy/Loch nam Madadh
Works ongoing at Lochmaddy Pier See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2897842">NF9267 : Lochmaddy Pier</a> for an earlier view.
Works ongoing at Lochmaddy Pier
See NF9267 : Lochmaddy Pier for an earlier view.
Hamarsaigh From the ferry into Lochmaddy.
Hamarsaigh
From the ferry into Lochmaddy.
Seaweed at Lochmaddy At low tide there is a very large expanse of rocks covered in vegetation here.
Seaweed at Lochmaddy
At low tide there is a very large expanse of rocks covered in vegetation here.
Taigh Chearsabhagh The buildings house a museum and arts centre, and a café with excellent home baking.
Taigh Chearsabhagh
The buildings house a museum and arts centre, and a café with excellent home baking.
MV 'Hebrides' at Lochmaddy The MV 'Hebrides' is the ferry from Uig in Skye to Tarbert in Harris and Lochmaddy in South Uist. Until the Berneray causeway was built and the Sound of Harris ferry service started, this was the only way to get from the northern to the southern Western Isles.
MV 'Hebrides' at Lochmaddy
The MV 'Hebrides' is the ferry from Uig in Skye to Tarbert in Harris and Lochmaddy in South Uist. Until the Berneray causeway was built and the Sound of Harris ferry service started, this was the only way to get from the northern to the southern Western Isles.
MV 'Cuma' The MV 'Cuma' is available for charter and regularly makes trips to St Kilda from her base in Miavaig in West Lewis. This week she was coming in to pick up a party of botanists on their way to survey the islands south of Barra. Pictured passing the dolphin statue outside the Caledonian MacBrayne office and terminal at Lochmaddy.
MV 'Cuma'
The MV 'Cuma' is available for charter and regularly makes trips to St Kilda from her base in Miavaig in West Lewis. This week she was coming in to pick up a party of botanists on their way to survey the islands south of Barra. Pictured passing the dolphin statue outside the Caledonian MacBrayne office and terminal at Lochmaddy.
Lochmaddy Marina The outermost pontoons at Lochmaddy, in use by a handful of pleasure boats.
Lochmaddy Marina
The outermost pontoons at Lochmaddy, in use by a handful of pleasure boats.
MV 'Hebrides' Leaving Lochmaddy The ferry is setting off for Uig in the Isle of Skye.
MV 'Hebrides' Leaving Lochmaddy
The ferry is setting off for Uig in the Isle of Skye.
Lochmaddy Marina This is very nearly the whole of the marina, which is used by commercial and pleasure boats.
Lochmaddy Marina
This is very nearly the whole of the marina, which is used by commercial and pleasure boats.
Lochmaddy Marina and Ferry Terminal MV 'Hebrides' at the ferry pier, from the pontoon giving access to the marina.
Lochmaddy Marina and Ferry Terminal
MV 'Hebrides' at the ferry pier, from the pontoon giving access to the marina.
On final approach to Loch Maddy I boarded the ferry at Tarbert, Isle of Harris a couple of hours ago and was told that the ferry had a change of plan and instead of going directly to Uig on Skye was now going via Loch Maddy on North Uist. All at no extra cost!
On final approach to Loch Maddy
I boarded the ferry at Tarbert, Isle of Harris a couple of hours ago and was told that the ferry had a change of plan and instead of going directly to Uig on Skye was now going via Loch Maddy on North Uist. All at no extra cost!
Go on, read it for yourself...
Go on, read it for yourself...
An Glais-eilean Meadhonach Mind your navigation in these waters! Can you imagine sailing into Loch Maddy on foggy days prior to the advent of radar, radio beacons, and sonar?
An Glais-eilean Meadhonach
Mind your navigation in these waters! Can you imagine sailing into Loch Maddy on foggy days prior to the advent of radar, radio beacons, and sonar?
Shore and small islands at Lochmaddy
Shore and small islands at Lochmaddy
Bagh Kersavagh, Lochmaddy The English is, I guess, Kersavay Bay.
Bagh Kersavagh, Lochmaddy
The English is, I guess, Kersavay Bay.
Pontoons at Lochmaddy And just look at the clarity of the water!
Pontoons at Lochmaddy
And just look at the clarity of the water!
Fish quay, Lochmaddy
Fish quay, Lochmaddy
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Àird a' Bhaile is located at Grid Ref: NF9268 (Lat: 57.597015, Lng: -7.1543405)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///tungsten.dabbing.sunshine. Near Lochmaddy, Na h-Eileanan Siar

Nearby Locations

Eilean Phail Àird a' Bhaile Rubha a' Choire Oronsay Rubh' a' Choire Bàgh Kevsavagh

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Located within 500m of 57.597015,-7.1543405
Loch nam Madadh
Is In: Uibhist a Tuath, Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland, UK
Name En: Lochmaddy
Name Gd: Loch nam Madadh
Place: village
Population: 300
Wikidata: Q1738877
Wikipedia: en:Lochmaddy
Lat/Long: 57.5996251/-7.1608574
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Bus Stop
Lochmaddy Ferry Terminal
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 6010731736
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Ferry Terminal
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: Ferry Terminal
Naptan NaptanCode: 94723549
Naptan Street: A865
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.5967169/-7.1568418
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 12:45; Sa 08:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: pole
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: HS6 10
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Lat/Long: 57.5983316/-7.1588529
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Seamark Information: Visible 284° -304° .
Seamark Light Category: upper
Seamark Light Character: Oc
Seamark Light Colour: green
Seamark Light Height: 10
Seamark Light Period: 8
Seamark Light Range: 4
Seamark Light Reference: A 3999.21
Seamark Light Sequence: 6+(2)
Seamark Name: Lochmaddy Ro-Ro Pier Dir Lt
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 57.5966667/-7.1573667
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Seamark Light Category: vertical
Seamark Light Character: F
Seamark Light Colour: green
Seamark Light Height: 8
Seamark Light Multiple: 2
Seamark Light Range: 4
Seamark Light Reference: A 3999.2
Seamark Name: Lochmaddy Ro-Ro Pier Dir Lt
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 57.5961167/-7.1557167
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Ferry Terminal
Ferry: yes
Public Transport: station
Lat/Long: 57.5964823/-7.1573761
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Charging Station
Access: yes
Capacity: 2
Fee: yes
Operator: ChargePlace Scotland
Operator Wikidata: Q105359316
Postal Code: HS6 5AA
Ref: 50906
Socket Chademo: 1
Socket Chademo Output: 50 kW
Socket Type2: 1
Socket Type2 Output: 43 kW
Socket Type2 Cable: 1
Website: https://chargeplacescotland.org/cpmap/chargepoint/621127/
Lat/Long: 57.5968821/-7.1572653
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Bus Stop
Taigh Chearsabhagh
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5983753/-7.159197
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Board Type: wildlife
Description: Lochmaddy European Marine Site (special area of Conservation). Presenta the marine life in the local area.
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 57.5981211/-7.1586237
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Generator Method: wind_turbine
Generator Source: wind
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 57.5986267/-7.1583675
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Material: wood
Seats: 5
Lat/Long: 57.596824/-7.1566526
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: silver
Material: metal
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 57.596556/-7.1565749
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Generator Method: wind_turbine
Generator Source: wind
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 57.5991214/-7.1566383
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Recycling
Opening Hours: 24/7
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 57.5968596/-7.1565966
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Public Bookcase
Lat/Long: 57.5966175/-7.1568241
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: silver
Material: metal
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 57.5965315/-7.1565987
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Recycling
Opening Hours: 24/7
Recycling Glass: yes
Recycling Glass Bottles: yes
Recycling Type: container
Website: https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/household-waste/household-waste-recycling/recycling-points/
Lat/Long: 57.5982964/-7.158641
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Cafe
Taigh Chearsabhagh Cafe
Fhrs Id: 806650
Internet Access: wlan
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
Operator: Taigh Chearsabhagh
Website: https://www.taigh-chearsabhagh.org/eat/
Lat/Long: 57.5988435/-7.1592146
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Toilets
Access: permissive
Changing Table: yes
Female: yes
Male: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5965145/-7.156882
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Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 57.6000753/-7.158384
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Landmark: windsock
Lat/Long: 57.5961023/-7.1556827
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Atm
Lat/Long: 57.5991679/-7.1604648
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Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: wall_loops
Capacity: 4
Lat/Long: 57.5987001/-7.1589923
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Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 57.5993833/-7.1573125
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High Tide, Low Tide
Artist Name: Christine Boshier
Artwork Type: sculpture
Tourism: artwork
Website: http://www.isle-of-north-uist.co.uk/what-to-do/uist-sculpture-trail/
Lat/Long: 57.5989349/-7.156202
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Mosaic Mackerel
Artist Name: Rosalind Waites
Artwork Type: sculpture
Tourism: artwork
Website: http://www.isle-of-north-uist.co.uk/what-to-do/uist-sculpture-trail/
Lat/Long: 57.5991958/-7.1582794
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Bagh an t-Salainn
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 57.5997376/-7.1581721
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Bàgh Chearsabhagh
Name En: Bagh Kersavay
Name Gd: Bàgh Chearsabhagh
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 57.5979094/-7.1560371
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Post Office
Lochmaddy Post Office
Addr City: Uibhist a Tuath
Addr City En: Isle of North Uist
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: HS6 5AA
Addr Suburb: Lochmaddy
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00
Ref Pol Id: 2382
Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/1348698/lochmaddy
Lat/Long: 57.598799/-7.1590912
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Sanitary Dump Station
Lat/Long: 57.5971649/-7.156599
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Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 57.5968658/-7.1565742
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Barrier: stile
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 57.5986939/-7.1596816
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Waste Disposal
Lat/Long: 57.5971746/-7.1586507
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Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5964689/-7.1567869
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Entrance: main
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5966363/-7.1568163
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Toilets
Changing Table: yes
Female: yes
Male: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5987495/-7.1592548
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Entrance: main
Ref: Reception
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.597877/-7.158983
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Entrance: yes
Ref: Lounge Bar
Wheelchair: no
Lat/Long: 57.5980958/-7.1590702
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Entrance: yes
Ref: Pub
Wheelchair: no
Lat/Long: 57.5981709/-7.1590837
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Pub
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: no
Opening Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00;Su 12:30-23:00
Operator: Lochmaddy Hotel
Outdoor Seating: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5981868/-7.1591672
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Restaurant
Cabarach Restaurant
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cabarach-restaurant-at-Lochmaddy-hotel-888532574594336/
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: no
Operator: Lochmaddy Hotel
Website: https://www.lochmaddyhotel.co.uk/dining.html
Lat/Long: 57.5978102/-7.1590962
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Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Lat/Long: 57.5968546/-7.157287
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Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 57.5987751/-7.158924
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University
OGE Innse Gall - Uibhist a Tuath
Name En: UHI Outer Hebrides - North Uist Campus
Name Gd: OGE Innse Gall - Uibhist a Tuath
Operator: University of the Highlands and Islands
Website: https://www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/about-us/find-us/north-uist-campus
Lat/Long: 57.5990376/-7.159218
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Oifis Thiceadan
Name En: Ticket Office
Name Gd: Oifis Thiceadan
Shop: ticket
Lat/Long: 57.596587/-7.1567451
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Bank
Bank of Scotland
Addr City: Uibhist a Tuath
Addr City En: Isle of North Uist
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: HS6 5AA
Addr Suburb: Lochmaddy
Atm: yes
Brand: Bank of Scotland
Brand Wikidata: Q627381
Brand Wikipedia: en:Bank of Scotland
Name En: Bank of Scotland
Opening Hours: Mo 10:00-16:00, Fr 10:00-16:00
Operator: Bank of Scotland
Lat/Long: 57.5991714/-7.1605491
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Lochmaddy
Leisure: marina
Seamark Harbour Category: marina
Seamark Type: harbour
Lat/Long: 57.5965641/-7.1589875
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5982778/-7.160971
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5979393/-7.1601273
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5975638/-7.1592333
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5975951/-7.1591975
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5980057/-7.160477
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5980438/-7.1600854
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Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.5977919/-7.1623077
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5981089/-7.1595027
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