Eilean Dubh

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Eilean Dubh

Fish Farm Pier at Loch Huamabhat
Fish Farm Pier at Loch Huamabhat Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Eilean Dubh is a coastal feature located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is a stunning headland that juts out into the Moray Firth, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The name "Eilean Dubh" translates to "black island" in Gaelic, reflecting the dark color of the rocks that make up the headland.

This rocky point is known for its rugged beauty and dramatic cliffs, which rise high above the crashing waves below. The headland is covered in lush vegetation, with grasses and wildflowers adding a touch of color to the otherwise rocky terrain. Seabirds can often be seen nesting on the cliffs, adding to the sense of wildness and natural abundance.

Eilean Dubh is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, who come to explore the coastal paths and take in the panoramic views. The headland offers a sense of tranquility and solitude, away from the hustle and bustle of nearby towns. Its location in Inverness-shire means that it is easily accessible, making it a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.

The waters surrounding Eilean Dubh are also home to a variety of marine life, including seals, dolphins, and even the occasional whale. Fishing is a popular activity in the area, with anglers drawn to the rich waters teeming with fish.

Overall, Eilean Dubh is a remarkable coastal feature in Inverness-shire, offering stunning natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and a sense of tranquility to all who visit.

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Eilean Dubh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.788849/-6.8799547 or Grid Reference NG1088. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fish Farm Pier at Loch Huamabhat
Fish Farm Pier at Loch Huamabhat
Solitary White house Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Solitary White house
Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Flodabay postbox Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Flodabay postbox
Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Loch Huamabhat One of the larger lochans in the wilderness of East Harris.
Loch Huamabhat
One of the larger lochans in the wilderness of East Harris.
Fishing Station? It's not immediately obvious what the reason for the large raft and jetties is.
Fishing Station?
It's not immediately obvious what the reason for the large raft and jetties is.
Cnoc and Lochan Topography The Lewisian gneiss typically produces topography with knolls or rocks interspersed with hollows that are occupied by small lochs. In geography and geology this is described as Cnoc and lochan topography.
Cnoc and Lochan Topography
The Lewisian gneiss typically produces topography with knolls or rocks interspersed with hollows that are occupied by small lochs. In geography and geology this is described as Cnoc and lochan topography.
Loch Buaile Cairistiona Mhurchaidh This rather cumbersome name for a very small loch means something like 'loch of Christina Murdoch's cattle fold'.
Loch Buaile Cairistiona Mhurchaidh
This rather cumbersome name for a very small loch means something like 'loch of Christina Murdoch's cattle fold'.
Church welcome sign A stone "noticeboard" on the side of the main road through Manish, inviting you to the Church of Scotland
Church welcome sign
A stone "noticeboard" on the side of the main road through Manish, inviting you to the Church of Scotland
Inlet of Loch Gheocrab
Inlet of Loch Gheocrab
Rudha Quidnish trig
Rudha Quidnish trig
Turning for Aird Shleibhe
Turning for Aird Shleibhe
Unnamed Lochan on Flodabay Point Should have put my boots on for this one! Very wet underfoot
Unnamed Lochan on Flodabay Point
Should have put my boots on for this one! Very wet underfoot
House around Ob Leasaid near Manais Old and new houses around Ob Leasaid - a typical inlet in the Bays area of South Harris
House around Ob Leasaid near Manais
Old and new houses around Ob Leasaid - a typical inlet in the Bays area of South Harris
Old school at Manais
Old school at Manais
Shed at Manais The wood carving looks to be a copy of one of the Lewis Chessmen. The sign to the right of the carving has been taken? borrowed? nicked? from the Roghadal Hotel.
Shed at Manais
The wood carving looks to be a copy of one of the Lewis Chessmen. The sign to the right of the carving has been taken? borrowed? nicked? from the Roghadal Hotel.
Part of the Golden Road at Manais
Part of the Golden Road at Manais
Old school and Telephone box at Manais
Old school and Telephone box at Manais
Ob Leasaid At Manais
Ob Leasaid
At Manais
Show me another place!

Eilean Dubh is located at Grid Ref: NG1088 (Lat: 57.788849, Lng: -6.8799547)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///lateral.noise.repaying. Near Leverburgh, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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