Sgeir nan Gealag

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Sgeir nan Gealag

The straight road to Corran — The straight road to Corran Credit: David Medcalf

Sgeir nan Gealag is a coastal feature located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is a rocky headland that juts out into the sea, offering stunning views of the surrounding coastline and ocean. The name "Sgeir nan Gealag" translates to "rock of the seagulls" in Gaelic, reflecting the abundance of seabirds that can be seen nesting and flying around the area.

The headland is composed of rugged cliffs and rocky outcrops, with a small beach at its base where visitors can explore and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. The headland is a popular spot for birdwatching, with a variety of seabirds such as gannets, puffins, and cormorants frequently spotted in the area.

Sgeir nan Gealag is also a great place for hiking and exploring the coastal landscape, with several walking trails that offer panoramic views of the sea and surrounding countryside. The area is known for its rich marine life, with seals and dolphins often spotted swimming in the waters around the headland.

Overall, Sgeir nan Gealag is a picturesque and rugged coastal feature that offers a unique glimpse into the natural beauty of the Scottish coastline.

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Sgeir nan Gealag Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.133618/-5.5788277 or Grid Reference NG8310. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The straight road to Corran

The straight road to Corran

The private road to Glenfield Cottage As advertised on the sign.

The private road to Glenfield Cottage

As advertised on the sign.

The toilet block at the cafÃ©

The toilet block at the cafÃ©

An old water pump in the cafÃ© field With the great cleft of Glen Arnisdale beyond.

An old water pump in the cafÃ© field

With the great cleft of Glen Arnisdale beyond.

The tea garden behind Sheena's cafÃ©

The tea garden behind Sheena's cafÃ©

Stony shore at Camas BÃ n Camas Bàn is a bay of the northern side of Loch Hourn; Arnisdale is the small settlement along its shore.
Beinn Sgritheall is the steep mountain rising above the village.

Stony shore at Camas BÃ n

Camas Bàn is a bay of the northern side of Loch Hourn; Arnisdale is the small settlement along its shore. Beinn Sgritheall is the steep mountain rising above the village.

Trevor Littlewood

Strand line at Camas BÃ n Camas Bàn is a bay on the northern side of Loch Hourn; the view is from a pier projecting into that sea loch. Arnisdale Lodge is the large white house.

Strand line at Camas BÃ n

Camas Bàn is a bay on the northern side of Loch Hourn; the view is from a pier projecting into that sea loch. Arnisdale Lodge is the large white house.

Trevor Littlewood

Stony shore at east side of Camas BÃ n A view along the stony shore of the bay which is a feature of the northern side of Loch Hourn. The low, central knoll beyond the shore is Crudha Àrd.
Mountains of Knoydart lie in the distance, across Loch Hourn.

Stony shore at east side of Camas BÃ n

A view along the stony shore of the bay which is a feature of the northern side of Loch Hourn. The low, central knoll beyond the shore is Crudha Àrd. Mountains of Knoydart lie in the distance, across Loch Hourn.

Trevor Littlewood

Shingle beach at eastern side of Camas BÃ n Camas Bàn is a small bay of the northern side of Loch Hourn.
The mountain ridge rising above the buildings is the western end of an extended feature, Druim Fada; the distant top along it must be a knoll of Sgùrr Mor at 614 or 627 m. but there&#039;s a higher point further to the east, out of sight.

Shingle beach at eastern side of Camas BÃ n

Camas Bàn is a small bay of the northern side of Loch Hourn. The mountain ridge rising above the buildings is the western end of an extended feature, Druim Fada; the distant top along it must be a knoll of Sgùrr Mor at 614 or 627 m. but there's a higher point further to the east, out of sight.

Trevor Littlewood

The road near RÃ rsaidh

The road near RÃ rsaidh

Bracken by the road above Camas Driseach The small island is Eilean Ràrsaidh.

Bracken by the road above Camas Driseach

The small island is Eilean Ràrsaidh.

A rocky bank on the road to Arnisdale

A rocky bank on the road to Arnisdale

A lace-work of tree branches above Camas Driseach

A lace-work of tree branches above Camas Driseach

Camas Driseach

Camas Driseach

A pile of 'useful' stones on Torr Breac The planned use is not obvious, and they have been there long enough to feature on the &#039;aerial view&#039; map.

A pile of 'useful' stones on Torr Breac

The planned use is not obvious, and they have been there long enough to feature on the 'aerial view' map.

Looking down on Eilean RÃ rsaidh from Torr Breac

Looking down on Eilean RÃ rsaidh from Torr Breac

The chapel in Arnisdale

The chapel in Arnisdale

The shoreline at Arnisdale

The shoreline at Arnisdale

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Sgeir nan Gealag is located at Grid Ref: NG8310 (Lat: 57.133618, Lng: -5.5788277)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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