Sgeir nan Eisirean

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ross-shire

Scotland

Sgeir nan Eisirean

Heronry on cliff face, Loch Rog Beag, North Harris These herons are very unusual nesting on the open cliff face rather than in tree tops. The eggs are very vulnerable to predation by Buzzards and Ravens. Despite our guided tour RIB remaining well away we observed 2 eggs being taken by groups of Ravens attacking, distracting the parents and &quot;sneaking in&quot;. Nature is hard to observe sometimes. — Heronry on cliff face, Loch Rog Beag, North Harris Credit: Hazel Hambidge

Sgeir nan Eisirean is a prominent coastal feature located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is a headland or point that juts out into the North Atlantic Ocean, offering stunning views and a unique geological landscape.

Situated on the northwest coast of Scotland, Sgeir nan Eisirean is known for its rugged beauty and dramatic cliffs that rise up from the sea. The headland is characterized by its steep and rocky terrain, which is a result of millions of years of erosion by the powerful waves and winds of the Atlantic Ocean.

The name "Sgeir nan Eisirean" translates to "Stack of the Shian" in English, referring to the rock stacks that can be found in the area. These stacks are formed when softer rock is eroded away, leaving behind isolated columns of harder rock that stand tall against the crashing waves.

The headland is a haven for various species of seabirds, including puffins, razorbills, and guillemots. These birds nest and breed on the cliffs, creating a vibrant and bustling colony during the breeding season. The area is also known for its rich marine life, with seals often seen lounging on the rocks and dolphins occasionally spotted offshore.

Sgeir nan Eisirean is a popular spot for hikers and nature enthusiasts who come to admire the breathtaking coastal scenery and observe the diverse wildlife. It offers a peaceful and secluded environment, allowing visitors to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Sgeir nan Eisirean Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.126579/-6.8699405 or Grid Reference NB1325. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Heronry on cliff face, Loch Rog Beag, North Harris

These herons are very unusual nesting on the open cliff face rather than in tree tops. The eggs are very vulnerable to predation by Buzzards and Ravens. Despite our guided tour RIB remaining well away we observed 2 eggs being taken by groups of Ravens attacking, distracting the parents and "sneaking in". Nature is hard to observe sometimes.

Hazel Hambidge

West Bank, Loch Rog Beag, North Harris

View almost south from RIB towards west bank of this narrow sea loch.

Hazel Hambidge

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

Enaclete: rainbow over Loch RÃ²g Beag

Having visited the Flannan Isles today, in fine weather, it was clear as we approached the Lewis coast on our return that Lewis itself had not fared so fortunately. However, sunshine did break through as we approached Miavaig harbour and, by the time we set foot ashore the sun was shining brightly. This would be a shortlived break in the showers, though, as this rainbow across the Loch testifies. The B8011 has very recently been upgraded (not yet included on the 1:50,000 mapping but updated at 1:25,000 scale) and Enaclete village is now bypassed by a two-carriageway road. I am not certain but the track immediately in front of us may derive from the course of the old road.

Chris Downer

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