Lentran Point

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Lentran Point

Beauly Firth from Balcarse with Kessock Bridge in background
Beauly Firth from Balcarse with Kessock Bridge in background Credit: Pip Rolls

Lentran Point is a coastal area located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is known for its marshes and saltings, which provide a unique habitat for a variety of plant and animal species. The marshes at Lentran Point are characterized by their wet, muddy terrain, which is home to a diverse range of aquatic plants such as reeds, rushes, and sedges.

The saltings at Lentran Point are areas of coastal land that are regularly flooded by the tides, creating a brackish environment that supports a variety of salt-tolerant plants like samphire and sea lavender. These areas are also important feeding grounds for migratory birds, who come to the marshes and saltings to feed on the rich abundance of invertebrates and fish.

Lentran Point is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, who come to observe the diverse wildlife that calls this coastal area home. The marshes and saltings at Lentran Point are also important for the local ecosystem, providing valuable habitat for a range of species and helping to protect the coastline from erosion.

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Lentran Point Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.482357/-4.364617 or Grid Reference NH5846. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Beauly Firth from Balcarse with Kessock Bridge in background
Beauly Firth from Balcarse with Kessock Bridge in background
Head of the Beauly Firth, looking north from the train
Head of the Beauly Firth, looking north from the train
Rail and road together Not much land above the high-tide mark in this square!  Here we see two forms of transport both hugging the coast.
Rail and road together
Not much land above the high-tide mark in this square! Here we see two forms of transport both hugging the coast.
Railway to the north. The line from Inverness to Dingwall and beyond as it runs westwards along the south side of the Beauly Firth before turning north.
Railway to the north.
The line from Inverness to Dingwall and beyond as it runs westwards along the south side of the Beauly Firth before turning north.
Northern Lights Marked on the OS as a craft centre, the Northern Lights candle workshop appears to have snuffed it.
Northern Lights
Marked on the OS as a craft centre, the Northern Lights candle workshop appears to have snuffed it.
Dilapidated Croft Building On the Lentran Estate.
Dilapidated Croft Building
On the Lentran Estate.
Farm building at Holme Showing a farm building and the junction from the public road into the farm at Holme.
Farm building at Holme
Showing a farm building and the junction from the public road into the farm at Holme.
Forest access track A gate at the entrance to a small area of forest.
Forest access track
A gate at the entrance to a small area of forest.
Geese on Mudflats
Geese on Mudflats
Beauly Firth towards Ben Wyvis
Beauly Firth towards Ben Wyvis
Mini delta at the mouth of the Inchberry Burn This mini delta has formed at the mouth of the Inchberry Burn.
Mini delta at the mouth of the Inchberry Burn
This mini delta has formed at the mouth of the Inchberry Burn.
Waterfall at Inchberry Burn Small secluded glen following the Inchberry Burn on the shores of the Beauly Firth.
Waterfall at Inchberry Burn
Small secluded glen following the Inchberry Burn on the shores of the Beauly Firth.
Lentran House from the East Drive Grade B listed Building originally a Provosts house and mansion house for Lentran Estates briefly a nursing home and now converted into apartments.
Lentran House from the East Drive
Grade B listed Building originally a Provosts house and mansion house for Lentran Estates briefly a nursing home and now converted into apartments.
Old North Inn, Inchmore Formerly the Bog Roy Inn; Inchmore was once called Bog Roy.
Old North Inn, Inchmore
Formerly the Bog Roy Inn; Inchmore was once called Bog Roy.
Inchmore Hall In a state of neglect.
Inchmore Hall
In a state of neglect.
Access to Berryfield House
Access to Berryfield House
Workshop by A862 A Derek McLeod Construction Services site.
Workshop by A862
A Derek McLeod Construction Services site.
Craft Workshop No sign of The Northern Lights <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/247894">NH5945 : Northern Lights</a>, but it appears the trade continues.
Craft Workshop
No sign of The Northern Lights NH5945 : Northern Lights, but it appears the trade continues.
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Lentran Point is located at Grid Ref: NH5846 (Lat: 57.482357, Lng: -4.364617)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 09:30
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: IV3 82
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 57.479641/-4.362345
Bus Stop
Inchberry
Naptan AtcoCode: 670080016
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Inchberry
Naptan Indicator: opp Road End
Naptan Landmark: Junction
Naptan NaptanCode: 45324275
Naptan Street: A862
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.4807677/-4.3577063
Bus Stop
Lentran
Naptan AtcoCode: 670080018
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Lentran
Naptan Indicator: Lentran Station
Naptan Landmark: Lentran Station
Naptan NaptanCode: 45324342
Naptan Street: A862
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.4802941/-4.3599613
Bus Stop
Lentran
Naptan AtcoCode: 670080019
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Lentran
Naptan Indicator: opp Lentran Station
Naptan Landmark: Lentran Station
Naptan NaptanCode: 45324289
Naptan Street: A862
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.4802035/-4.3595217
Railway: level_crossing
Lat/Long: 57.4805263/-4.361145
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.4794609/-4.3632572
Lentran
Historic Railway: station
Railway: site
Wikidata: Q6523398
Wikipedia: en:Lentran railway station
Lat/Long: 57.4803098/-4.3627508
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