Druim a Ghàraidh

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ross-shire

Scotland

Druim a Ghàraidh

Great Bernera bridges The new bridge under construction and the old white bridge. — Great Bernera bridges Credit: Catherine Morgan

Druim a Ghàraidh is a prominent coastal feature located in Ross-shire, Scotland. This headland, also known as the Point of the Gardie, stretches out into the North Atlantic Ocean, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

Situated on the western coast of Scotland, Druim a Ghàraidh is characterized by its rugged cliffs, rocky shores, and dramatic geological formations. The headland is composed of a mixture of sandstone and shale, which have been shaped over centuries by the relentless action of wind and waves.

The area surrounding Druim a Ghàraidh is rich in biodiversity, attracting a wide variety of marine and bird species. The coastal waters are home to seals, dolphins, and numerous species of fish, making it a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.

Visitors to Druim a Ghàraidh can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking along the coastal trails, birdwatching, and exploring the rock pools during low tide. The headland offers several vantage points, allowing visitors to marvel at the stunning vistas of the ocean and the nearby mountains.

Druim a Ghàraidh is also steeped in history, with remnants of ancient settlements and defensive structures dotting the landscape. The headland served as a strategic lookout point during various periods, including Viking invasions and World War II.

In conclusion, Druim a Ghàraidh is a captivating coastal feature in Ross-shire, boasting stunning natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and a rich historical significance. It remains a must-visit destination for those seeking to explore the rugged and awe-inspiring Scottish coastline.

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Druim a Ghàraidh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.206883/-6.8395736 or Grid Reference NB1534. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Great Bernera bridges

The new bridge under construction and the old white bridge.

Catherine Morgan

"The Bridge Across the Atlantic"

Bernera Bridge is one of several bridges which claim to span the Atlantic Ocean. This one connects the Lewis mainland with the island of Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. Note the standing stones on the far side of the bridge. Link

Colin Smith

Loch Ionail

Freshwater loch on the island of Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. Link

Colin Smith

Bernera Bridge

Opened in 1953 and connecting Lewis with Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. Link

Colin Smith

Sea Kayakers by Port a Chruidh

Kayakers who have come from Miavaig / Miabhaig and are heading eastwards, having just passed below Bernera Bridge. The mainland of Lewis is on the far side of the 1953 bridge. Link

Colin Smith

Lewisian Gneiss

Pink, folded Lewisian gneiss at the north end of Bernera Bridge. These are amongst the oldest rocks in the world. Link

Colin Smith

Stone Circle by Bernera Bridge

Ancient stone circle on a mound above the north end of the bridge. the stones are part of the famous Callanish complex of standing stones.

Colin Smith

Cleitir Stone Circle

Calanais VIII - four standing stones above Bernera Bridge and the sound separating the island from Lewis.

Colin Smith

Telephone Box at Crulabhig

Probably it's only the sheep that get calls here?

Jo and Steve Turner

Bernera Bridge

David Martin

Standing stones by Bernera Bridge

David Martin

Loch Ional

A very peaceful place

Gus Macdonald

Great Bernera: the stores and post office

The post office has been relocated to this village store since 1994 when it was in a wooden shed: NB1536 : Great Bernara Post Office. The shop also operates petrol pumps, which are in a layby across the road.

Chris Downer

Great Bernera: postbox № HS2 82 and a ruined croft house

This postbox stands at the southern end of the island, a few hundred yards from the Bernera Bridge. Behind it, we see a ruined croft house, so common in the Scottish islands.

Chris Downer

Crulivig: the telephone box

Pictured during heavy rain, this phone box has Hebridean doors, to keep the wind at bay.

Chris Downer

Crulivig: postbox № HS2 91

This postbox stands on the opposite side of the road to NB1733 : Crulivig: the telephone box. It is emptied each morning except Sunday at a quarter to nine.

Chris Downer

Great Bernera Road Bridge

Great Bernera lies in Loch Roag on the north-west coast of Lewis and is linked to it by a road bridge. Built in 1953, the bridge was the first pre-stressed concrete bridge in Europe. The main settlement on the island is Breaclete (Gaelic: Breacleit). I was here bagging the island of Great Bernera with George Morl and its high point a TuMP called Middle Shalaval, at 87 metres and a P87 hill.

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