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Na Cleitean

Island in Inverness-shire

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Na Cleitean

St Kilda View from Traigh-stir on North Uist at sunset.
St Kilda Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Na Cleitean is a small uninhabited island located off the coast of Inverness-shire in Scotland. The island is approximately 1.5 miles long and 0.5 miles wide, with rugged cliffs and rocky shorelines. Na Cleitean is known for its abundant wildlife, including seabirds such as gannets, puffins, and razorbills.

The island is accessible by boat from nearby towns such as Mallaig or Arisaig, and is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. The surrounding waters are also home to a variety of marine life, making Na Cleitean a great spot for fishing and snorkeling.

Na Cleitean has a rich history, with archaeological sites dating back to the Bronze Age. There are also remnants of a former settlement on the island, including stone foundations and ancient burial mounds.

Overall, Na Cleitean offers visitors a peaceful and remote escape from the hustle and bustle of mainland Scotland. With its stunning natural beauty and historical significance, it is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the Inverness-shire region.

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Na Cleitean Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.82571/-8.5852687 or Grid Reference NA0900. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Kilda View from Traigh-stir on North Uist at sunset.
St Kilda
View from Traigh-stir on North Uist at sunset.
Geodha na h-Àirde (The Tunnel), St Kilda A long tunnel cuts through the headland of Gob na h-Àirde which is marked on OS maps as an arch. This is the view at the Gleann Mòr entrance looking towards the bay. Access is by a sloping ledge visible in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1291360">NA0800 : Gob na h-Airde</a>. The floor of the tunnel has the name Leacan an t-Sluic Mhóir that means The flagstones of the big hole. Jim Crumley in his book, Among Islands, published in 1994, commented that The Tunnel is a landscape out of the top drawer and that "The Trumpet-blowers played the thing down, for memory in such a landscape is not to be trusted". This is the first image inside the Tunnel on Geograph.
Geodha na h-Àirde (The Tunnel), St Kilda
A long tunnel cuts through the headland of Gob na h-Àirde which is marked on OS maps as an arch. This is the view at the Gleann Mòr entrance looking towards the bay. Access is by a sloping ledge visible in NA0800 : Gob na h-Airde. The floor of the tunnel has the name Leacan an t-Sluic Mhóir that means The flagstones of the big hole. Jim Crumley in his book, Among Islands, published in 1994, commented that The Tunnel is a landscape out of the top drawer and that "The Trumpet-blowers played the thing down, for memory in such a landscape is not to be trusted". This is the first image inside the Tunnel on Geograph.
The Amazon's House, Gleann Mor, St Kilda One of the many structures in Gleann Mor, St Kilda, but this one is the most studied and is named on OS Maps. In Gleann Mor, complex clusters of remains bear affinities with the building traditions of Iron Age wheelhouses, of particular note being the Amazon's House, with its central chamber and linked cells beneath turfed corbelling. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/3960/st-kilda-hirta-gleann-mor-the-amazons-house" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/3960/st-kilda-hirta-gleann-mor-the-amazons-house">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>
The Amazon's House, Gleann Mor, St Kilda
One of the many structures in Gleann Mor, St Kilda, but this one is the most studied and is named on OS Maps. In Gleann Mor, complex clusters of remains bear affinities with the building traditions of Iron Age wheelhouses, of particular note being the Amazon's House, with its central chamber and linked cells beneath turfed corbelling. LinkExternal link
Cleit on the side of Mullach Mòr This spot provides a good view into Gleann Mòr towards The Cambir (An Campar).
Cleit on the side of Mullach Mòr
This spot provides a good view into Gleann Mòr towards The Cambir (An Campar).
Mina Stac and the cliffs to its south, Hirta
Mina Stac and the cliffs to its south, Hirta
Hirta, Mina Stac and the cliffs to its south
Hirta, Mina Stac and the cliffs to its south
Former Quarry Site on Hirta
Former Quarry Site on Hirta
Mina Stac, Hirta Hirta is surrounded by a number of small stacks. Mina Stac rises spectacularly to a height of approximately 70 metres, separated by only a few feet from the spectacular cliffs (the highest sea cliffs in the UK) which descend from the summit Conachair.
Mina Stac, Hirta
Hirta is surrounded by a number of small stacks. Mina Stac rises spectacularly to a height of approximately 70 metres, separated by only a few feet from the spectacular cliffs (the highest sea cliffs in the UK) which descend from the summit Conachair.
St Kilda, Mina Stac Hirta is surrounded by a number of small stacks. Mina Stac rises spectacularly to a height of approximately 70 metres, separated by only a few feet from the spectacular cliffs (the highest sea cliffs in the UK) which descend from the summit of Conachair, the highest point on the island.
St Kilda, Mina Stac
Hirta is surrounded by a number of small stacks. Mina Stac rises spectacularly to a height of approximately 70 metres, separated by only a few feet from the spectacular cliffs (the highest sea cliffs in the UK) which descend from the summit of Conachair, the highest point on the island.
Hirta, Gob na h-Àirde A small headland which forms the eastern side of Glen Bay on the north coast of Hirta, the principal island of the St Kilda archipelago.
Hirta, Gob na h-Àirde
A small headland which forms the eastern side of Glen Bay on the north coast of Hirta, the principal island of the St Kilda archipelago.
Radar Tracking Station on Mullach Mor This radar station is located on the summit of Mullach Mor. It is one of two radar stations on the island which serve the South Uist rocket range. They contain equipment which allows them to track test firings on the range by radar, and to record images of missiles in flight. The second radar station on Hirta is located further south, on Mullach Sgar (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7366677">NF0998 : Radar Tracking Station on Mullach Sgar</a>).
Radar Tracking Station on Mullach Mor
This radar station is located on the summit of Mullach Mor. It is one of two radar stations on the island which serve the South Uist rocket range. They contain equipment which allows them to track test firings on the range by radar, and to record images of missiles in flight. The second radar station on Hirta is located further south, on Mullach Sgar (NF0998 : Radar Tracking Station on Mullach Sgar).
An Campar Hill at the north-western end of Hirta in the St Kilda archipelago.
An Campar
Hill at the north-western end of Hirta in the St Kilda archipelago.
St Kilda, Soay Strait The islands of Soay (Shoaigh) and Hirta (Hiort) in the St Kilda archipelago are separated by the narrow Sound of Soay which is only about 500 metres wide. Two sea stacks, Stac Shoaigh (Soay Stac) (200 ft), and Stac Biorach, (240 ft), lie between the two islands.
St Kilda, Soay Strait
The islands of Soay (Shoaigh) and Hirta (Hiort) in the St Kilda archipelago are separated by the narrow Sound of Soay which is only about 500 metres wide. Two sea stacks, Stac Shoaigh (Soay Stac) (200 ft), and Stac Biorach, (240 ft), lie between the two islands.
Abhainn Mhòr, Hirta Flowing past the western end of the old village.
Abhainn Mhòr, Hirta
Flowing past the western end of the old village.
Abhainn Mhòr With some of the maintained cleits along the banks.
Abhainn Mhòr
With some of the maintained cleits along the banks.
Soay Sheep, Hirta A very old lineage of sheep, living wild on Hirta and Soay. They are tagged to monitor population fluctuations, which can be quite rapid.
Soay Sheep, Hirta
A very old lineage of sheep, living wild on Hirta and Soay. They are tagged to monitor population fluctuations, which can be quite rapid.
Abhainn Mhòr, Hirta
Abhainn Mhòr, Hirta
Former village, Hirta With Soay Sheep now roaming free on what were the farmed fields.
Former village, Hirta
With Soay Sheep now roaming free on what were the farmed fields.
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Na Cleitean is located at Grid Ref: NA0900 (Lat: 57.82571, Lng: -8.5852687)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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