Garbh-eilean Beag

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Garbh-eilean Beag

Pony and ruin, Carinish
Pony and ruin, Carinish Credit: Hugh Venables

Garbh-eilean Beag is a small uninhabited island located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated off the west coast, the island is part of the Inner Hebrides archipelago. With a total area of approximately 0.1 square kilometers, Garbh-eilean Beag is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain.

The island is surrounded by the clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and its coastline features steep cliffs and rocky outcrops. The absence of sandy beaches makes it less accessible to visitors, contributing to its untouched and secluded atmosphere. Despite its small size, Garbh-eilean Beag supports a diverse range of plant and animal species, including seabirds, seals, and various marine life.

Due to its remote location and lack of human activity, Garbh-eilean Beag offers a unique opportunity for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers to observe and capture the island's unspoiled beauty. The rocky landscape provides a habitat for a variety of seabirds, including guillemots, razorbills, and puffins, which nest on the cliffs.

Access to Garbh-eilean Beag is limited and can be challenging, as there are no regular transportation services to the island. However, it can be reached by private boat or chartered tours from nearby coastal towns like Mallaig or Arisaig. Visitors are advised to check the weather conditions and tides before planning a trip to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Overall, Garbh-eilean Beag is a picturesque and secluded island that offers an opportunity to disconnect from the outside world and immerse oneself in the raw beauty of nature.

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Garbh-eilean Beag Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.522523/-7.3210375 or Grid Reference NF8160. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pony and ruin, Carinish
Pony and ruin, Carinish
End of the road at Àird Mhòr
End of the road at Àird Mhòr
House at Carinish
House at Carinish
Marshy area at Carinish Seemingly a naturally infilled loch.
Marshy area at Carinish
Seemingly a naturally infilled loch.
Outside Talla Chairinis, North Uist Outside a community hall
Outside Talla Chairinis, North Uist
Outside a community hall
Blar Chairinis Site of battle in 1601.
Blar Chairinis
Site of battle in 1601.
Stone barn at Carinish
Stone barn at Carinish
The ruins of Trinity Temple (Teampull na Trianaid) According to the plaque "Medieval monastery and college of European significance, founded by Beathag, daughter of Somhairle (Somerled).  Enlarged about 1350 to 1390 by Amie Mic Ruarie, first wife of John, Lord of the Isles.  Reconstructed in the 16th century.  Destroyed after the reformation.  Later restored in the 19th century by Dotair Ban."
The ruins of Trinity Temple (Teampull na Trianaid)
According to the plaque "Medieval monastery and college of European significance, founded by Beathag, daughter of Somhairle (Somerled). Enlarged about 1350 to 1390 by Amie Mic Ruarie, first wife of John, Lord of the Isles. Reconstructed in the 16th century. Destroyed after the reformation. Later restored in the 19th century by Dotair Ban."
Field and houses at Carinish And also the site of Feith na Fala (The ditch of blood) - a battle waged in 1601 between the MacLeods and the MacDonalds.
Field and houses at Carinish
And also the site of Feith na Fala (The ditch of blood) - a battle waged in 1601 between the MacLeods and the MacDonalds.
Bagh a’ Ghriasaiche
Bagh a’ Ghriasaiche
Fèithe na Fala - The ditch of blood
Fèithe na Fala - The ditch of blood
View from Temple View Hotel Teampull na Trionaid is a ruined 13th-century church and seminary at Carinish, North Uist, Scotland. Amie mac Ruari is said to have rebuilt the church in the 14th century after her divorce from John of Islay, Lord of the Isles. The ruins are protected as a scheduled monument.
View from Temple View Hotel
Teampull na Trionaid is a ruined 13th-century church and seminary at Carinish, North Uist, Scotland. Amie mac Ruari is said to have rebuilt the church in the 14th century after her divorce from John of Islay, Lord of the Isles. The ruins are protected as a scheduled monument.
Closer to the temple The ruins of Trinity Temple (Teampull na Trianaid)
Closer to the temple
The ruins of Trinity Temple (Teampull na Trianaid)
Free Church, Cairinis Current OS maps show this as a church, but older versions show it as a pub, which was its original purpose. Enough said.
Free Church, Cairinis
Current OS maps show this as a church, but older versions show it as a pub, which was its original purpose. Enough said.
A not very useful gate A rusty old metal gate at the point where a fence once crossed the track.
A not very useful gate
A rusty old metal gate at the point where a fence once crossed the track.
Track above Loch Creag nan Speireag This track, which is indistinct in places, forms part of the Hebridean Way, a relatively new walking route through the Western Isles.
Track above Loch Creag nan Speireag
This track, which is indistinct in places, forms part of the Hebridean Way, a relatively new walking route through the Western Isles.
Cotton grass, Creag nan Speireag Looking over cotton grass towards Loch nan Speireag and the houses at Gearraidh Cladach.
Cotton grass, Creag nan Speireag
Looking over cotton grass towards Loch nan Speireag and the houses at Gearraidh Cladach.
Carinish stone circle Sadly the road cuts through this stone circle. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10249/north-uist-carinish" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/10249/north-uist-carinish">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>
Carinish stone circle
Sadly the road cuts through this stone circle. LinkExternal link
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Garbh-eilean Beag is located at Grid Ref: NF8160 (Lat: 57.522523, Lng: -7.3210375)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

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Bagh a' Ghriasaiche
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