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Àird Sgrithir

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Ross-shire

Scotland

Àird Sgrithir

Geisiadar On Croft Number 8 - The Crofting Commission are looking to evict the tenant of this croft and destroy the woods.
Geisiadar Credit: Gus Macdonald

Àird Sgrithir is a coastal marsh located in Ross-shire, Scotland. Situated along the shores of the Cromarty Firth, it is well-known for its expansive saltings, which are vast areas of salt marshes and tidal flats. The marsh covers a considerable stretch of land, spanning over several kilometers along the coastline.

The terrain of Àird Sgrithir is characterized by its low-lying and flat topography. The area experiences regular tidal flooding due to its proximity to the sea, resulting in the formation of extensive mudflats and salt pans. These tidal flats are covered in a thick layer of rich, dark sediment, which supports a diverse range of plant and animal life.

The marsh is a haven for various species of birds, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. It serves as a crucial feeding and nesting ground for wading birds, such as curlews, oystercatchers, and redshanks. The salt marsh vegetation, including samphire and sea lavender, helps to stabilize the sediment and create an important habitat for numerous invertebrates.

Àird Sgrithir is not only significant for its ecological value but also has historical importance. The area has been used for centuries for salt extraction, with evidence of ancient salt pans still visible today.

Visitors to Àird Sgrithir can enjoy the tranquil beauty of the marsh, observe the diverse birdlife, and explore the unique ecosystem. It provides a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts and offers an opportunity to witness the delicate balance between land and sea in this coastal region of Ross-shire.

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Àird Sgrithir Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.186733/-6.8934638 or Grid Reference NB1232. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Geisiadar On Croft Number 8 - The Crofting Commission are looking to evict the tenant of this croft and destroy the woods.
Geisiadar
On Croft Number 8 - The Crofting Commission are looking to evict the tenant of this croft and destroy the woods.
Croft at Geisiadar Sgrithir is the hill beyond. The loch to the left is Loch Geisiadar.
Croft at Geisiadar
Sgrithir is the hill beyond. The loch to the left is Loch Geisiadar.
Croft Building In the settlement of Geisiadar.
Croft Building
In the settlement of Geisiadar.
Crofthouse in Geisiadar. Or Crofthouses? It was hard to distinguish whether it was one house or two.
Crofthouse in Geisiadar.
Or Crofthouses? It was hard to distinguish whether it was one house or two.
Loch Strome Ruins in the deserted village of Strome, looking down Loch Strome towards Loch Roag.
Loch Strome
Ruins in the deserted village of Strome, looking down Loch Strome towards Loch Roag.
Cliatasay On the island of Cliatasay in Loch Roag, on the site of a kelp kiln. Vuia Mhor is visible in the distance. The Geshader crofters used to graze their bull on this island.
Cliatasay
On the island of Cliatasay in Loch Roag, on the site of a kelp kiln. Vuia Mhor is visible in the distance. The Geshader crofters used to graze their bull on this island.
Cliatasay Natural landing stage on the island of Cliatasay in Loch Roag, used for the manufacture of potash from kelp in the early 19th century. Vuia Mhor in the distance.
Cliatasay
Natural landing stage on the island of Cliatasay in Loch Roag, used for the manufacture of potash from kelp in the early 19th century. Vuia Mhor in the distance.
Cliatasay The rather featureless west-side of Cliatasay in Loch Roag; evidence of an old peat-cutting.
Cliatasay
The rather featureless west-side of Cliatasay in Loch Roag; evidence of an old peat-cutting.
Loch Geshader Looking towards crofts 3 and 4; the hill is Seabhal
Loch Geshader
Looking towards crofts 3 and 4; the hill is Seabhal
Croft at 10 Geshader On Loch Roag, looking towards Reef
Croft at 10 Geshader
On Loch Roag, looking towards Reef
Geisiadar woods Native woods in Geisiadar on An t-Seoc's croft
Geisiadar woods
Native woods in Geisiadar on An t-Seoc's croft
Taigh "An Candy" Geisiadar A' cuimeal suil air an aimsir ann an Loch a Rog mar seana bhodach. Tha an tigh seo iontach mar a tha e sealltain ris an taobh Tuath agaus chan eil uineagan sam bith far a bheil soluis an latha a'tighinn f'on an taobh Deas! Ach coimhead ris an clachaireachd breagha anns na ballaichean aige [Keeping an eye on the weather in Loch Ròg, like an old man. This house is unusual in the way it faces north, and there are no windows at all on the south where the daylight would come in! But just look at the fine masonry in its walls].
Taigh "An Candy" Geisiadar
A' cuimeal suil air an aimsir ann an Loch a Rog mar seana bhodach. Tha an tigh seo iontach mar a tha e sealltain ris an taobh Tuath agaus chan eil uineagan sam bith far a bheil soluis an latha a'tighinn f'on an taobh Deas! Ach coimhead ris an clachaireachd breagha anns na ballaichean aige [Keeping an eye on the weather in Loch Ròg, like an old man. This house is unusual in the way it faces north, and there are no windows at all on the south where the daylight would come in! But just look at the fine masonry in its walls].
Mullach Sgrithir Eileanan Loch Rog bho mullach Sgrithir. The islands of Loch Roag from the top of Sgrithir (pronounced Skreeher). The islands are Bhuaigh Beag, Bhuaigh Mor, Great Bernera to the right and on the horizon The Old Hill and Berisay.
Mullach Sgrithir
Eileanan Loch Rog bho mullach Sgrithir. The islands of Loch Roag from the top of Sgrithir (pronounced Skreeher). The islands are Bhuaigh Beag, Bhuaigh Mor, Great Bernera to the right and on the horizon The Old Hill and Berisay.
Loch an Strom and Aird Orasaigh Loch an Strom (Norse = Straumr meaning a tidal current) and Aird Orasaigh (Norse = Orfirsey meaning a tidal island)
Loch an Strom and Aird Orasaigh
Loch an Strom (Norse = Straumr meaning a tidal current) and Aird Orasaigh (Norse = Orfirsey meaning a tidal island)
An Sruth A lonely lobster boat at the mouth of Little Loch Roag known as An Sruth. A typical fjord being shallower and narrower at the mouth than further in as the glacier deposited its accumulated muck on its way out to the open sea.
An Sruth
A lonely lobster boat at the mouth of Little Loch Roag known as An Sruth. A typical fjord being shallower and narrower at the mouth than further in as the glacier deposited its accumulated muck on its way out to the open sea.
Ganstotal and Garbh Eilean A rock fishing mark at the cultivated area to the rear of Geisiadar known as Ganstotal. The island of Garbh Eilean being the destination for swimming challenges for local youth.
Ganstotal and Garbh Eilean
A rock fishing mark at the cultivated area to the rear of Geisiadar known as Ganstotal. The island of Garbh Eilean being the destination for swimming challenges for local youth.
Abandoned millstone A half built mill stone at Ganstotal with the last section chiselled to a curve but not finished off. It is possible of course that this is an early attempt by the MacFlintstone clan of Ungeshader to invent the wheel a few millennia after it was patented by the mob out of the Whacky Races.
Abandoned millstone
A half built mill stone at Ganstotal with the last section chiselled to a curve but not finished off. It is possible of course that this is an early attempt by the MacFlintstone clan of Ungeshader to invent the wheel a few millennia after it was patented by the mob out of the Whacky Races.
Great wall of Geisiadar The rear boundary to Croft Number 8 at Geisiadr. The houses at Numbers 7 and 8 are in the pic. The wall was of course built to protect the township of Geisidar from the maurauding hordes known as the Ungesiadar folk.
Great wall of Geisiadar
The rear boundary to Croft Number 8 at Geisiadr. The houses at Numbers 7 and 8 are in the pic. The wall was of course built to protect the township of Geisidar from the maurauding hordes known as the Ungesiadar folk.
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Àird Sgrithir is located at Grid Ref: NB1232 (Lat: 58.186733, Lng: -6.8934638)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///elect.safest.catchers. Near Carloway, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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Located within 500m of 58.186733,-6.8934638
Sgrithir
Ele: 109
Natural: peak
Source: OS7
Lat/Long: 58.1839603/-6.8996671
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Port Ganstotal
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 58.1825844/-6.8927493
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