Buaile nan Uan

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ross-shire

Scotland

Buaile nan Uan

War Memorial, Breacleit The memorial stands on a mound at the crossroads in the centre of Breacleit / Breaclete, the capital of Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. On the skyline is the Bernera Community Centre.
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War Memorial, Breacleit Credit: Colin Smith

Buaile nan Uan is a picturesque coastal feature located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is a prominent headland that extends into the North Atlantic Ocean, forming a point that offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area.

The headland is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, with sheer cliffs rising up from the sea below. These cliffs are interspersed with small sandy coves and beaches, providing a diverse coastal landscape. Buaile nan Uan is also known for its unique rock formations, which have been shaped by years of erosion from the crashing waves.

The area is rich in wildlife, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts. Many species of seabirds can be observed nesting on the cliffs, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. Dolphins and seals are also frequently spotted in the waters surrounding the headland.

Buaile nan Uan is a great place for outdoor activities such as hiking and birdwatching. There are several walking trails that lead visitors along the cliff tops, offering breathtaking views of the coastline and the vast expanse of the ocean. The headland is also a popular spot for fishing, with a variety of fish species found in the waters.

In addition to its natural beauty, Buaile nan Uan has historical significance as well. The area is dotted with ancient ruins and archaeological sites, providing insight into the region's past.

Overall, Buaile nan Uan is a captivating coastal feature that offers a combination of stunning natural landscapes, abundant wildlife, and a glimpse into the area's history.

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War Memorial, Breacleit The memorial stands on a mound at the crossroads in the centre of Breacleit / Breaclete, the capital of Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. On the skyline is the Bernera Community Centre.
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War Memorial, Breacleit
The memorial stands on a mound at the crossroads in the centre of Breacleit / Breaclete, the capital of Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. On the skyline is the Bernera Community Centre. LinkExternal link
Tobson The oldest inhabited settlement on the island of Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh.
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Tobson
The oldest inhabited settlement on the island of Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. LinkExternal link
Concentric Rock Formation, Tobson Unusual rock pattern showing through the grass at Tobson, the oldest inhabited settlement on Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh.
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Concentric Rock Formation, Tobson
Unusual rock pattern showing through the grass at Tobson, the oldest inhabited settlement on Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. LinkExternal link
Ceann a' Stiogha Head of the tidal lagoon, Tob Bhalasaigh at Tobson on Great Bernera, Bearnaraigh.
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Ceann a' Stiogha
Head of the tidal lagoon, Tob Bhalasaigh at Tobson on Great Bernera, Bearnaraigh. LinkExternal link
Bothy, Loch na Muilne Fishermen's bothy on the east shore of freshwater Loch na Muilne / Mill Loch on Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh.
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Bothy, Loch na Muilne
Fishermen's bothy on the east shore of freshwater Loch na Muilne / Mill Loch on Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. LinkExternal link
Loch na Muilne Freshwater loch (Mill Loch), with fishing bothy, on Great Bernera / Bearnaraidh.
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Loch na Muilne
Freshwater loch (Mill Loch), with fishing bothy, on Great Bernera / Bearnaraidh. LinkExternal link
Loch Geal Freshwater loch in the north of Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh.
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Loch Geal
Freshwater loch in the north of Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. LinkExternal link
Loch Geal, South End A wall has been built at the end of this small freshwater loch on Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh.
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Loch Geal, South End
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Loch Tana Small freshwater loch on Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh with a single track road running alongside it.
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Loch Tana
Small freshwater loch on Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh with a single track road running alongside it. LinkExternal link
Loch Tana from the South Freshwater loch with drystane dyke and single track road, Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh.
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Loch Tana from the South
Freshwater loch with drystane dyke and single track road, Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. LinkExternal link
Loch Ruig Sanndabhat Small and reedy freshwater loch below the slopes of Beinn Breacleit, Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh.
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Loch Ruig Sanndabhat
Small and reedy freshwater loch below the slopes of Beinn Breacleit, Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. LinkExternal link
Crofters' Memorial Cairn, Great Bernera Erected in memory of April 1874 when local crofters marched to Lews Castle in Stornoway. They were protesting to Sir James Matheson that they had received eviction notices after using the moorland for centuries. The gentry wanted to use it for leisure / sport.
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Crofters' Memorial Cairn, Great Bernera
Erected in memory of April 1874 when local crofters marched to Lews Castle in Stornoway. They were protesting to Sir James Matheson that they had received eviction notices after using the moorland for centuries. The gentry wanted to use it for leisure / sport. LinkExternal link
Lochan Below Beinn Breacleit Reedy lochan with rocky hillside, south-east of the Crofters' Memorial on Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh.
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Lochan Below Beinn Breacleit
Reedy lochan with rocky hillside, south-east of the Crofters' Memorial on Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. LinkExternal link
Breacleit church and war memorial Breacleit (or Breaclete) is the largest settlement on Great Bernera, an island off the west coast of Lewis attached to that larger island by a bridge. The little church seen here looks to date from the late C19th or early C20th. To its right can be seen the Bernera War Memorial <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=323" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=323">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 
Behind the church can be seen a little of Loch Breacleit.
Breacleit church and war memorial
Breacleit (or Breaclete) is the largest settlement on Great Bernera, an island off the west coast of Lewis attached to that larger island by a bridge. The little church seen here looks to date from the late C19th or early C20th. To its right can be seen the Bernera War Memorial LinkExternal link Behind the church can be seen a little of Loch Breacleit.
Shed by Loch na Muilne
Shed by Loch na Muilne
Road into Breacleit from Bostadh
Road into Breacleit from Bostadh
Breacleit explosion sunset
Breacleit explosion sunset
Middle Shalaval On the island of Great Bernera with George Morl and its high point a TuMP called Middle Shalaval, at 87 metres and a P87 hill.  This is a view back towards some of the hills of Lewis.
Middle Shalaval
On the island of Great Bernera with George Morl and its high point a TuMP called Middle Shalaval, at 87 metres and a P87 hill. This is a view back towards some of the hills of Lewis.
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Buaile nan Uan is located at Grid Ref: NB1538 (Lat: 58.245352, Lng: -6.8442283)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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///senior.typed.mount. Near Carloway, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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