Aird Fhleoideabhaigh

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Aird Fhleoideabhaigh

Fish Farm Pier at Loch Huamabhat Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Aird Fhleoideabhaigh is a rugged headland located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated on the coast, this prominent geographical feature juts out into the North Sea, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The headland is characterized by steep cliffs that drop dramatically into the sea below, creating a dramatic and picturesque coastline.

Aird Fhleoideabhaigh is known for its wild and remote beauty, with rolling hills and lush grasslands surrounding the headland. The area is rich in wildlife, with seabirds often seen nesting on the cliffs and seals basking on the rocks below. The headland is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, who come to explore the rugged terrain and enjoy the breathtaking views of the sea and surrounding countryside.

The name Aird Fhleoideabhaigh is of Gaelic origin and reflects the area's rich cultural heritage. Visitors to this coastal feature can expect a peaceful and tranquil experience, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

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Aird Fhleoideabhaigh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.793602/-6.8805808 or Grid Reference NG1088. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fish Farm Pier at Loch Huamabhat

Sandy Gerrard

Solitary White house

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Ralph Greig

Flodabay postbox

Ralph Greig

Loch Huamabhat

One of the larger lochans in the wilderness of East Harris.

Anne Burgess

Fishing Station?

It's not immediately obvious what the reason for the large raft and jetties is.

Anne Burgess

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.

Anne Burgess

Loch Buaile Cairistiona Mhurchaidh

This rather cumbersome name for a very small loch means something like 'loch of Christina Murdoch's cattle fold'.

Anne Burgess

Church welcome sign

A stone "noticeboard" on the side of the main road through Manish, inviting you to the Church of Scotland

David Wake

Inlet of Loch Gheocrab

John Allan

Turning for Aird Shleibhe

Charles Joynson

Unnamed Lochan on Flodabay Point

Should have put my boots on for this one! Very wet underfoot

Charles Joynson

House around Ob Leasaid near Manais

Old and new houses around Ob Leasaid - a typical inlet in the Bays area of South Harris

Richard Barrett

Old school at Manais

Dave Fergusson

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.

Dave Fergusson