Bogha Eir

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Argyllshire

Scotland

Bogha Eir

A' Ghlasaird
A' Ghlasaird Credit: John Allan

Bogha Eir is a prominent coastal feature located in Argyllshire, Scotland. Situated on the western coast of the country, it is a headland that juts out into the North Atlantic Ocean. The name "Bogha Eir" translates to "the bow of Eir" in Gaelic, paying homage to the shape of the headland resembling a bow.

This coastal feature is characterized by its rugged cliffs and stunning natural beauty. The cliffs rise steeply from the sea, providing a commanding view of the surrounding area. The headland is composed of various rock formations, primarily consisting of ancient sedimentary rocks, which have been shaped by years of coastal erosion.

Bogha Eir is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to a variety of marine and bird species. The surrounding waters are teeming with marine life, including seals, dolphins, and various species of fish. The headland also serves as a nesting site for numerous seabirds, such as kittiwakes and guillemots, which can be seen nesting on the cliff faces.

The location of Bogha Eir also holds historical significance. The headland has been inhabited since ancient times, with evidence of human activity dating back thousands of years. It is believed that the headland served as a strategic lookout point and possibly a defensive site in ancient times.

Today, Bogha Eir attracts visitors from near and far who come to admire its natural beauty and explore the surrounding coastline. Hiking trails and viewing platforms have been established to provide access and enhance the experience for visitors.

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Bogha Eir Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.839016/-6.2778525 or Grid Reference NM3980. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A' Ghlasaird
A' Ghlasaird
Aird an Eilean Twelve were landed on Eilean nan Each by Coastal Connections after a RIB ride out from Oban on a sunny, calm day.
Name: Aird an Eilean
Hill number: 10510
Height: 54m / 177ft
Parent (Ma/M): none
Section: 17D: Canna, Rhum and Eigg
County/UA: Highland (UA)
Maritime Area: Ardnamurchan to Sound of Sleat
Class: Tump (0-99m), SIB
Grid ref: NM 39217 81422
Summit feature: no feature: adjacent to overgrown cairn and cliff edge
Drop: 54m
Col: Sea
Aird an Eilean
Twelve were landed on Eilean nan Each by Coastal Connections after a RIB ride out from Oban on a sunny, calm day. Name: Aird an Eilean Hill number: 10510 Height: 54m / 177ft Parent (Ma/M): none Section: 17D: Canna, Rhum and Eigg County/UA: Highland (UA) Maritime Area: Ardnamurchan to Sound of Sleat Class: Tump (0-99m), SIB Grid ref: NM 39217 81422 Summit feature: no feature: adjacent to overgrown cairn and cliff edge Drop: 54m Col: Sea
Eilean nan Each
Eilean nan Each
Eilean nan Each and Eagamol As seen from the north coast of Muck with the mountains of Sgurr nan Gillean and Askival on Rum dominating the distance.
Eilean nan Each and Eagamol
As seen from the north coast of Muck with the mountains of Sgurr nan Gillean and Askival on Rum dominating the distance.
Southwest coast of Isle of Muck Muck may be a small island but to walk its entire coastline gives a glorious range of views of the island, the neighbouring islands and mainland.  Beinn Airean the highest point of Muck is visible from this viewpoint as well as the mainland around Ardnamurchan Point.
Southwest coast of Isle of Muck
Muck may be a small island but to walk its entire coastline gives a glorious range of views of the island, the neighbouring islands and mainland. Beinn Airean the highest point of Muck is visible from this viewpoint as well as the mainland around Ardnamurchan Point.
Gleann Mhairtein Gleann Mhairtein, Isle of Muck, looking north-west. The islands of Canna and Rum can be seen on the horizon.
Gleann Mhairtein
Gleann Mhairtein, Isle of Muck, looking north-west. The islands of Canna and Rum can be seen on the horizon.
South-west coast of Muck Steep rocky valley leading down to the sea on the Isle of Muck
South-west coast of Muck
Steep rocky valley leading down to the sea on the Isle of Muck
Coastline at the foot of Gleann Mhàirteinn
Coastline at the foot of Gleann Mhàirteinn
Beinn Airein West Top The beauty of a boat trip is that you can start away from the pier where all the Calmac trippers land and then bag the island's four TUMPs in a linear walk.
Name: Beinn Airein West Top
Hill number: 10447
Height: 80m / 262ft
Parent (Ma/M): none
Section: 17D: Canna, Rhum and Eigg
County/UA: Highland (UA)
Maritime Area: Ardnamurchan to Sound of Sleat
Class: Tump (0-99m)
Grid ref: NM 39762 78999
Summit feature: vegetated outcrop
Drop: 32m
Col: 48m  NM399790
Beinn Airein West Top
The beauty of a boat trip is that you can start away from the pier where all the Calmac trippers land and then bag the island's four TUMPs in a linear walk. Name: Beinn Airein West Top Hill number: 10447 Height: 80m / 262ft Parent (Ma/M): none Section: 17D: Canna, Rhum and Eigg County/UA: Highland (UA) Maritime Area: Ardnamurchan to Sound of Sleat Class: Tump (0-99m) Grid ref: NM 39762 78999 Summit feature: vegetated outcrop Drop: 32m Col: 48m NM399790
View Towards Eilean nan Each A view from the slopes of Beinn Airein West Top towards Eilean nan Each.
View Towards Eilean nan Each
A view from the slopes of Beinn Airein West Top towards Eilean nan Each.
Gully in the south west corner of Muck
Gully in the south west corner of Muck
Ruin on the west side of Muck
Ruin on the west side of Muck
North coast of Muck Eigg prominent in the distance.
North coast of Muck
Eigg prominent in the distance.
Brackish pools and Eilean nan Each
Brackish pools and Eilean nan Each
A' Ghlasaird The west part of Muck.
A' Ghlasaird
The west part of Muck.
Gleann Mhairtein
Gleann Mhairtein
South-west coast of Muck A grazed, grassy gully drops steeply to the bouldery shore.
South-west coast of Muck
A grazed, grassy gully drops steeply to the bouldery shore.
Eilean nan Each Seen from Fionn-aird on the Isle of Muck.

The island is in the exact centre of the photo. In the distance are the rather flat island of Canna and the much hillier west corner of Rum at the right.
Eilean nan Each
Seen from Fionn-aird on the Isle of Muck. The island is in the exact centre of the photo. In the distance are the rather flat island of Canna and the much hillier west corner of Rum at the right.
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Bogha Eir is located at Grid Ref: NM3980 (Lat: 56.839016, Lng: -6.2778525)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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