Clach Alasdair

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Clach Alasdair

The Bay of Laig, Isle of Eigg Credit: Michael Earnshaw

Clach Alasdair, located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, is a prominent coastal feature known for its striking headland and rugged beauty. The name Clach Alasdair translates to "Alexander's Stone" in Gaelic, paying homage to its historical significance in the region.

This headland juts out into the sea, offering stunning views of the surrounding coastline and the vast expanse of the ocean. The cliffs of Clach Alasdair are composed of ancient rock formations, providing a glimpse into the geological history of the area.

The point is a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and hikers, who come to explore the rugged terrain and observe the diverse wildlife that calls the headland home. Seabirds can often be seen soaring overhead, and seals can be spotted lounging on the rocks below.

Visitors to Clach Alasdair can also enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, with the dramatic coastline stretching out before them. The headland is a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, offering a chance to connect with nature and experience the raw beauty of the Scottish coast.

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Clach Alasdair Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.916726/-6.1864708 or Grid Reference NM4588. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Bay of Laig, Isle of Eigg

Looking across the Sound of Rum to a splendid profile of that island.

Michael Earnshaw

Laig, farm and bay

Alan Reid

Laig from the south

The scattered houses of Cleadale lie under the distant cliffs.

Alan Reid

Bay of Laig on the Isle of Eigg

Note where the burn has brought down debris to create a small 'promontory' where the cattle are grazing.

Gordon Brown

Gateway to Laig

The path to Laig descends through this gap in the line of outcrops to the farm and the bay.

Jim Barton

Hillside near Laig

On the path down to Laig farm with Rum in the background.

Jim Barton

Lochan near Laig

A partly silted up lochan on the shelf of land above Laig. The coast continues around Laig Bay and round the next headland to the Singing Sands.

Jim Barton

Footbridge and hydro powerhouse, Laig

The hydroelectric installation is rated at 100kW, the largest of Eigg Electric's sources - see Link

for more details.

Jim Barton

Ruins at Laig

The remains of a substantial stone farmhouse at Laig.

Jim Barton

Burn reaches the beach, Laig

The Abhainn Gleann Charadail drains the central moorland area northwards to reach the sea here at Laig Bay. In the background, cloud base on the Rum hills is falling - not a good weather sign.

Jim Barton

White sand beach, Bay of Laig

An expanse of deserted beach on the west coast of Eigg with clouds obscuring the peaks of Rum across the sound.

Jim Barton

Low sandstone cliffs, Cleadale

Some interesting rock formations can be seen in this area.

Jim Barton

Coastal cave, Cleadale

A cave in the sandstone cliffs. See Anne Burgess's photo NM4788 : Valtos Sandstone for more information on the geology here.

Jim Barton

Sandstone and cave entrance, Cleadale

A closer view of the cave entrance shown in NM4788 : Coastal cave, Cleadale.

Jim Barton

Rocky beach with boulders, Cleadale

A boulder-strewn apron of rock below the sandstone cliff. In the background, cloud is lowering on Rum and rain arrived not long afterwards.

Jim Barton

TrÃ igh Chlithe, Isle of Eigg

Alpin Stewart

Above the Giant's Footprint lochan, Isle of Eigg

Anne Burgess has described this lochan so: In the foreground is a lochan shaped like a giant footprint. It is a kettle hole, formed at the end of the last Ice Age where a huge chunk of ice remained while sediment was deposited round about it. When it finally melted, it left a hollow which is gradually being filled in by the vegetation in the loch.

Julian Paren