Tuamais

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ross-shire

Scotland

Tuamais

Cappadale Sands
Cappadale Sands Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Tuamais is a prominent coastal feature located in Ross-shire, Scotland. This headland, also known as Tuam Mor, juts out into the North Sea, marking the eastern edge of the Ross and Cromarty Firths. With its strategic position, Tuamais offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

The headland is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, with towering cliffs that provide a dramatic backdrop against the expansive sea. These cliffs, formed over millions of years, are composed of layers of sedimentary rock, displaying a rich geological history. The area is also known for its diverse wildlife, including seabirds nesting on the cliffs and marine mammals often spotted in the waters below.

Tuamais boasts a wealth of cultural and historical significance. The headland is home to several ancient archaeological sites, including Neolithic burial mounds and Iron Age settlements. These remnants of the past offer a glimpse into the lives of early inhabitants and provide an important link to the region's heritage.

Access to Tuamais is facilitated by well-maintained walking paths that wind their way through the headland, allowing visitors to explore its various vantage points and take in the breathtaking scenery. The area is also a popular spot for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography.

In conclusion, Tuamais is a picturesque headland in Ross-shire, Scotland, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Scottish coastline and explore its rich natural and cultural heritage.

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Tuamais Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.183212/-7.0554552 or Grid Reference NB0232. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cappadale Sands
Cappadale Sands
Beach and headland at Carnais
Beach and headland at Carnais
Beach at Carnais
Beach at Carnais
Wooden sculpture of a Lewis Knight Chess Piece at the Abhainn Dearg Distillery car park
Wooden sculpture of a Lewis Knight Chess Piece at the Abhainn Dearg Distillery car park
Tom A small tidal island near Carnais.
Tom
A small tidal island near Carnais.
The Gravel Pits at Carnais, on the Red River, Uig, Lewis The Abhainn Dearg Distillery lies to the left of the picture. The Red River - Ahbainn Dearg flows to the sea at the foot of the scree slope, but is shown on the OS Sheet as Abhainn Caslabhat.
The Gravel Pits at Carnais, on the Red River, Uig, Lewis
The Abhainn Dearg Distillery lies to the left of the picture. The Red River - Ahbainn Dearg flows to the sea at the foot of the scree slope, but is shown on the OS Sheet as Abhainn Caslabhat.
Waterlogged Lazybeds After a day of torrential rain, the old lazybeds at Eadar Dha Fhadail (Ardroil) are almost submerged by flooding.
Waterlogged Lazybeds
After a day of torrential rain, the old lazybeds at Eadar Dha Fhadail (Ardroil) are almost submerged by flooding.
Cappadale Sands The map names this arm of Tràigh Uige as Cappadale Sands. As the tide is in, the sand is only visible through the water, giving it that characteristic Hebridean turquoise colour. It would have been even better in sunshine. The hill on the skyline is Forsnabhal (205 metres), and the houses at the far side of the bay are at Timsgearraidh.
Cappadale Sands
The map names this arm of Tràigh Uige as Cappadale Sands. As the tide is in, the sand is only visible through the water, giving it that characteristic Hebridean turquoise colour. It would have been even better in sunshine. The hill on the skyline is Forsnabhal (205 metres), and the houses at the far side of the bay are at Timsgearraidh.
Càrnais (Carinish) Two cottages overlooking Tràigh Lèire at the head of Cappadale Sands in Uig Bay.
Càrnais (Carinish)
Two cottages overlooking Tràigh Lèire at the head of Cappadale Sands in Uig Bay.
Wooden King, Uig Sculpture based on one of the famous Lewis chessmen, sited close to the cemetery at Uig.
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Wooden King, Uig
Sculpture based on one of the famous Lewis chessmen, sited close to the cemetery at Uig. LinkExternal link
Track to Uig Sands Paralleled by a grassy footpath across the machair.
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Track to Uig Sands
Paralleled by a grassy footpath across the machair. LinkExternal link
Sand Dunes at Uig Flanking the wide expanses of sand flats at Uig Bay.
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Sand Dunes at Uig
Flanking the wide expanses of sand flats at Uig Bay. LinkExternal link
Borranais a Muigh The northern end of Traigh Uige's expanses of sand flats with the 1980 footbridge across the river close to Dun Borranais.
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Borranais a Muigh
The northern end of Traigh Uige's expanses of sand flats with the 1980 footbridge across the river close to Dun Borranais. LinkExternal link
Abhainn Dearg Distillery The first legal distillery in the Western Isles - and now (Oct 2011) selling Red River whisky for the first time - 3 years old Uisgebaugh.
Note the peat stack in the foreground.
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Abhainn Dearg Distillery
The first legal distillery in the Western Isles - and now (Oct 2011) selling Red River whisky for the first time - 3 years old Uisgebaugh. Note the peat stack in the foreground. LinkExternal link
Abhainn Dearg Road End Wooden sculpture of a Lewis Chessman at the Abhainn Dearg / Red River Distillery car park, Uig.
Old gravel quarrying is visible on the left.
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Abhainn Dearg Road End
Wooden sculpture of a Lewis Chessman at the Abhainn Dearg / Red River Distillery car park, Uig. Old gravel quarrying is visible on the left. LinkExternal link
Abhainn Dearg / Red River Distillery Lewis Chessman figure at the Red River Distillery car park. Abhainn Dearg is the first legal distillery in the Outer Hebrides and has just begun to sell its whisky (October 2011). Slainthe mhaith!
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Abhainn Dearg / Red River Distillery
Lewis Chessman figure at the Red River Distillery car park. Abhainn Dearg is the first legal distillery in the Outer Hebrides and has just begun to sell its whisky (October 2011). Slainthe mhaith! LinkExternal link
Berserker, Red River Distillery Shield chewing face of the mounted knight at the Abhainn Dearg Distillery car park. He is modelled on the Lewis Chessmen who were found nearby on Uig sands.
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Berserker, Red River Distillery
Shield chewing face of the mounted knight at the Abhainn Dearg Distillery car park. He is modelled on the Lewis Chessmen who were found nearby on Uig sands. LinkExternal link
Lewis Chessman Figure, Red River Wooden sculpture of a mounted knight at the car park for the Abhainn Dearg / Red River Distillery. Note the whisky casks.
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Lewis Chessman Figure, Red River
Wooden sculpture of a mounted knight at the car park for the Abhainn Dearg / Red River Distillery. Note the whisky casks. LinkExternal link
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Tuamais is located at Grid Ref: NB0232 (Lat: 58.183212, Lng: -7.0554552)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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