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Cuarsgag

Island in Inverness-shire

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Cuarsgag

Flodda causeway
Flodda causeway Credit: Catherine Morgan

Cuarsgag is a small island located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated in the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland. The island spans an area of approximately 1.5 square kilometers and is predominantly uninhabited.

Cuarsgag boasts stunning natural beauty, with rugged coastlines, rolling hills, and a diverse range of flora and fauna. The island is known for its picturesque landscapes, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding sea and neighboring islands.

Access to Cuarsgag is primarily by boat, and the island is popular among nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and hikers. The island offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its untouched wilderness and immerse themselves in its tranquil atmosphere.

The wildlife on Cuarsgag is abundant, with various species of birds, including puffins, eagles, and guillemots, making it a haven for birdwatchers. The surrounding waters are also home to a variety of marine life, making it an ideal spot for fishing and wildlife spotting.

Although there are no permanent residents on the island, there are a few holiday cottages available for rent. These cottages provide a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the serenity and seclusion of Cuarsgag.

Overall, Cuarsgag is a hidden gem in Inverness-shire, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the unspoiled beauty of the Scottish coast.

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Cuarsgag Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.476986/-7.2446204 or Grid Reference NF8555. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Flodda causeway
Flodda causeway
Loch na Faoileag on Grimsay One of many small islets on Loch na Faoileag on the Isle of Grimsay
Loch na Faoileag on Grimsay
One of many small islets on Loch na Faoileag on the Isle of Grimsay
Loch na Faoileag Shoreline A view along the shoreline to north west finger on Loch na Faoileag (Isle of Grimsay) .Taken on the opposite bank from the roadside.
Loch na Faoileag Shoreline
A view along the shoreline to north west finger on Loch na Faoileag (Isle of Grimsay) .Taken on the opposite bank from the roadside.
Loch na Faoileag Cairn A small cairn situated at the south-eastern end of Loch na Faoileag.
Loch na Faoileag Cairn
A small cairn situated at the south-eastern end of Loch na Faoileag.
Old ruined sheiling by the Roisinis track The OS marks a cup-marked stone by this ruin.
Old ruined sheiling by the Roisinis track
The OS marks a cup-marked stone by this ruin.
Bog cotton and moorland to sea loch Oban Uaine Houses on Grimsay may just be seen in the distance.
Bog cotton and moorland to sea loch Oban Uaine
Houses on Grimsay may just be seen in the distance.
Bagh Sgotbheinn Not all Hebridean buildings fall into disrepair. I note that Dave Fergusson's 2007 photograph includes this small building, but now, twelve years later it has a new roof and is looking well cared for.
Bagh Sgotbheinn
Not all Hebridean buildings fall into disrepair. I note that Dave Fergusson's 2007 photograph includes this small building, but now, twelve years later it has a new roof and is looking well cared for.
Old harbour, Grimsay A crofthouse sitting on a reclaimed piece of land at Baymore (Bagh mor) which was the main harbour on the island before the Kallin (Ceallan) development. The harbour is littered with lots of old creels and other flotsam and there are many old stone piers.
Old harbour, Grimsay
A crofthouse sitting on a reclaimed piece of land at Baymore (Bagh mor) which was the main harbour on the island before the Kallin (Ceallan) development. The harbour is littered with lots of old creels and other flotsam and there are many old stone piers.
The summit region of Grimsay Grimsay is a low island between North Uist and Benbecula. It is difficult to be certain of its highest point, but this eminence, 25m or so above Mean Sea Level, is a good contender.
The summit region of Grimsay
Grimsay is a low island between North Uist and Benbecula. It is difficult to be certain of its highest point, but this eminence, 25m or so above Mean Sea Level, is a good contender.
Baymore: postbox № HS6 15 One of four postboxes on the island of Grimsay. Apart from the one on the main road close to the post office, they are emptied at 11:45am on weekdays and at 9:30am on Saturdays.
Baymore: postbox № HS6 15
One of four postboxes on the island of Grimsay. Apart from the one on the main road close to the post office, they are emptied at 11:45am on weekdays and at 9:30am on Saturdays.
Kallin: postbox № HS6 25 One of four postboxes on the island of Grimsay. Apart from the one on the main road close to the post office, they are emptied at 11:45am on weekdays and at 9:30am on Saturdays.
Kallin: postbox № HS6 25
One of four postboxes on the island of Grimsay. Apart from the one on the main road close to the post office, they are emptied at 11:45am on weekdays and at 9:30am on Saturdays.
Island Flodda: postbox № HS7 79 A small postbox serving this small island, just off the coast of Benbecula - we look across the Flodda Sound (Caolas Fhlodaigh) between the two. The box is emptied at 11am on weekdays and at 8:30am on Saturdays.
Island Flodda: postbox № HS7 79
A small postbox serving this small island, just off the coast of Benbecula - we look across the Flodda Sound (Caolas Fhlodaigh) between the two. The box is emptied at 11am on weekdays and at 8:30am on Saturdays.
Island Flodda: a not-so-reliant An old three-wheeler has reached the end of the road - literally and figuratively.
Island Flodda: a not-so-reliant
An old three-wheeler has reached the end of the road - literally and figuratively.
Road on Grimsay A single track road links Kallin Harbour with the main Uists spine road.
Road on Grimsay
A single track road links Kallin Harbour with the main Uists spine road.
Loch, Rubha Dubh The road comes between this loch and the sea.
Loch, Rubha Dubh
The road comes between this loch and the sea.
Field, Ceannaraigh The highest ground on Grimsay is out there somewhere.
Field, Ceannaraigh
The highest ground on Grimsay is out there somewhere.
Inlet, Ceannaraigh An inlet of Bàgh Sgotbheinn, Grimsay.
Inlet, Ceannaraigh
An inlet of Bàgh Sgotbheinn, Grimsay.
Grimsay: former church at Scotvein That this is still marked as a church on all scales of mapping currently (December 2012) perhaps suggests that the conversion to residential use is relatively recent.
Grimsay: former church at Scotvein
That this is still marked as a church on all scales of mapping currently (December 2012) perhaps suggests that the conversion to residential use is relatively recent.
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Cuarsgag is located at Grid Ref: NF8555 (Lat: 57.476986, Lng: -7.2446204)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///eventful.headset.tonsils. Near Balivanich, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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