Sgeir Mhara na Birlinn

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ross-shire

Scotland

Sgeir Mhara na Birlinn

Gisla Power Station Small HEP station on the western shore of Loch Rog Beag at Giosla. — Gisla Power Station Credit: Colin Smith

Sgeir Mhara na Birlinn is a prominent coastal feature located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is a headland or point that extends out into the North Sea, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

The name "Sgeir Mhara na Birlinn" translates to "The Rock of the Sea of the Galley" in English. This name holds historical significance as it references the presence of galleys or ships in the area. This suggests that the headland might have served as an important landmark or anchorage point for ships in the past.

The headland itself is characterized by rugged cliffs and rocky terrain, which adds to its dramatic appeal. It stands tall above the sea, offering visitors a commanding view of the coastline and the expansive ocean beyond. The area is known for its diverse marine life, and visitors may be able to spot seabirds, seals, and even dolphins in the surrounding waters.

Access to Sgeir Mhara na Birlinn is relatively easy, with a well-maintained walking trail leading to the headland. This makes it a popular spot for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers seeking to capture the beauty of the Scottish coastline.

Overall, Sgeir Mhara na Birlinn is a stunning coastal feature in Ross-shire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and rich history of the area.

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Sgeir Mhara na Birlinn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.122989/-6.8701976 or Grid Reference NB1325. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gisla Power Station

Small HEP station on the western shore of Loch Rog Beag at Giosla.

Colin Smith

B8011 cut through the hillside

By the bottom of Loch Ròg Beag

Jo and Steve Turner

Gisla Power Station

A small hydroelectric power station, using water piped from Loch Coirceabhat.

David Martin

On the northern slopes of Coduinn

The rocky hillside offers a view over Loch Ròg Beag, a long sea loch, and, to its west, moorland lochs and lochans.

eswales

Caultrashal Beag [Coltraiseal Beag]

First HuMP of four today with Michael Earnshaw, Jim Bloomer and Martin Richardson in mixed weather. Name: Caultrashal Beag [Coltraiseal Beag] Hill number: 4941 Height: 226m / 741ft Area: 24A: Lewis and Nearby Islands Class: Hu,2 Grid ref: NB149241 (est) Drop: 108m Col: 118m NB161233

Rude Health

View From Bridge

View from the road bridge towards Loch Rog Beag.

Rude Health

Old road bridge at Giosla

Peter Moore

The B8011 road from Ardroil

An excellent stretch of full width road - the only road which connects Ardroil to the rest of the island.

John Lucas

Gate below Sgeun, Isle of Lewis

Looking towards Loch Mòr Ruadh.

Claire Pegrum

Rock on moorland near Loch Fuarail, Isle of Lewis

Looking towards Loch Fuarail and Coduinn.

Claire Pegrum

Loch SÃ¹rstabhat at sunset

Although looking almost due north, the sun was setting just off the left of this view, taken after 10 pm (summer time). The sunset hadn't yet developed the spectacular underlit cloudscape that followed 20 minutes or so later, but the little loch caught our eye as we became increasingly distracted from the road looking for a suitable foreground. Fortunately, there are sections of the old road to safely get off the highway and wander about with a camera !

Andy Waddington

Sunset over Loch SÃ¹rstabhat

As the sky cleared from the west, the sun started to underlight the cloud cover as we passed by the upper end of Loch Sùrstabhat. The perspective and the direction of clearance has produced one of those views where the horizon looks tilted one way when seen "broad-brush" but then seems tilted the other way when the water is looked at more closely. I find the effect somewhat disturbing, but have tried to get the real horizon as level as possible. It's not helped by those electric poles all leaning towards the long span of cable across the loch...

Andy Waddington