Stirkhill

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ross-shire

Scotland

Stirkhill

Meall na h-Airighe Riabhaich Fine lichen covered cairn
Meall na h-Airighe Riabhaich Credit: David Brown

Stirkhill is a prominent headland located in Ross-shire, Scotland. Situated along the picturesque coastline, it is a well-known coastal feature that juts out into the North Sea. The headland forms a distinctive point, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

With its rugged cliffs and rocky terrain, Stirkhill is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. The headland is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, providing a habitat for various species of birds, including seabirds such as gulls and puffins. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching and observe the unique coastal ecosystem.

The geography of Stirkhill is characterized by its steep cliffs, which provide a natural defense against the pounding waves of the North Sea. The headland offers a vantage point for observing the powerful forces of nature, with waves crashing against the rocks below. The relentless erosion of the cliffs over time has created intriguing rock formations and caves, adding to the headland's allure.

Stirkhill is a popular spot for coastal walks and hikes, attracting both locals and tourists. The headland offers breathtaking panoramic views of the coastline, with its dramatic cliffs contrasting against the vast expanse of the sea. Visitors can explore the rugged beauty of the area, taking in the fresh sea air and immersing themselves in the tranquility of the surroundings.

Overall, Stirkhill in Ross-shire is a captivating coastal feature that showcases the beauty and power of nature. Its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich geological formations make it a must-visit destination for those seeking an authentic coastal experience in Scotland.

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Stirkhill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.847681/-5.691282 or Grid Reference NG8190. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Meall na h-Airighe Riabhaich Fine lichen covered cairn
Meall na h-Airighe Riabhaich
Fine lichen covered cairn
Loch na h-Uamhaidh Beag
Loch na h-Uamhaidh Beag
The car park at Cove Here there are information boards describing the part Loch Ewe played in the WW2 Arctic Convoys.
The car park at Cove
Here there are information boards describing the part Loch Ewe played in the WW2 Arctic Convoys.
Information board at Rubha nan Sasan, Cove This describes the part Loch Ewe played in the WW2 Arctic Convoys.
Information board at Rubha nan Sasan, Cove
This describes the part Loch Ewe played in the WW2 Arctic Convoys.
New house near Cove
New house near Cove
View from Airigh Riahach Looking South across the grid square towards Meall na h-Airighe Riabhaich
View from Airigh Riahach
Looking South across the grid square towards Meall na h-Airighe Riabhaich
Lochan on Meall na h-Uamhaidh
Lochan on Meall na h-Uamhaidh
Command post at Rubha nan Sasan
Command post at Rubha nan Sasan
Boats at Cove
Boats at Cove
Loch Ewe and the road to Cove
Loch Ewe and the road to Cove
Loch Ewe
Loch Ewe
Light anti-aircraft gun emplacement, Rubha nan Sasan, Ross and Cromarty The gun emplacement lies within the Rubha nan Sasan coastal battery which was part of the Second World War defences of Loch Ewe from where Russian Arctic Convoys sailed.
Light anti-aircraft gun emplacement, Rubha nan Sasan, Ross and Cromarty
The gun emplacement lies within the Rubha nan Sasan coastal battery which was part of the Second World War defences of Loch Ewe from where Russian Arctic Convoys sailed.
Light anti-aircraft gun emplacement, Rubha nan Sasan, Ross and Cromarty The gun emplacement lies within the Rubha nan Sasan coastal battery.
Light anti-aircraft gun emplacement, Rubha nan Sasan, Ross and Cromarty
The gun emplacement lies within the Rubha nan Sasan coastal battery.
Memorial  stone  for  over  3000  men  lost  on  Russian  Convoys Erected on the headland of Rubha nan Sasan by the Russian Arctic Convoy Club. Loch Ewe was the heavily fortified base for the convoys to assemble prior to departure. <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.russianarcticconvoymuseum.org" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.russianarcticconvoymuseum.org">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> is the museum at Aultbea on the A832 which is well worth a visit
Memorial stone for over 3000 men lost on Russian Convoys
Erected on the headland of Rubha nan Sasan by the Russian Arctic Convoy Club. Loch Ewe was the heavily fortified base for the convoys to assemble prior to departure. LinkExternal link is the museum at Aultbea on the A832 which is well worth a visit
WW2   buildings  NW  of  the  Arctic  Convoy  Memorial This whole headland was a military camp covering the entrance into Loch Ewe
WW2 buildings NW of the Arctic Convoy Memorial
This whole headland was a military camp covering the entrance into Loch Ewe
Hydrographic  Survey  Pillar  overlooking  Loch  Ewe On the headland of Rubha nan Sasan which in WW2 was a protective battery covering the entrance to Loch Ewe. This survey pillar was placed here in 1951 by HMS Cook during survey work on the west coast of Scotland
Hydrographic Survey Pillar overlooking Loch Ewe
On the headland of Rubha nan Sasan which in WW2 was a protective battery covering the entrance to Loch Ewe. This survey pillar was placed here in 1951 by HMS Cook during survey work on the west coast of Scotland
Road (B8057) between Stirkhill and Cove Looking north-westward.
Road (B8057) between Stirkhill and Cove
Looking north-westward.
Road (B8057) at Cove Looking southward.
Road (B8057) at Cove
Looking southward.
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Stirkhill is located at Grid Ref: NG8190 (Lat: 57.847681, Lng: -5.691282)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

Also known as: Mellangaun

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