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Eirais nan Uan

Island in Ross-shire

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Eirais nan Uan

Houses at Islibhig An interesting juxtaposition of old and new.
Houses at Islibhig Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Eilean nan Uan, also known as Eirais nan Uan, is a small island located in Ross-shire, Scotland. Situated in the picturesque Loch Ewe, the island is part of the Inner Hebrides archipelago. Eirais nan Uan measures approximately 1.5 hectares in size and has a rugged and rocky terrain.

The island is uninhabited and is home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds and seals. Its remote location and untouched natural beauty make it a popular spot for birdwatching and nature enthusiasts. Visitors can often spot species such as guillemots, puffins, and gulls nesting on the cliffs.

Eirais nan Uan is accessible by boat, and there are several nearby harbors that provide easy access to the island. The surrounding waters are known for their rich marine life, making it a popular destination for fishing and diving.

The island's history is intertwined with the maritime heritage of the region. During World War II, Eirais nan Uan served as a strategic lookout point, with a concrete observation post still visible today. The island's proximity to the Outer Hebrides made it an important location for monitoring naval activity in the area.

Overall, Eirais nan Uan offers a peaceful and idyllic escape for those seeking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and tranquility of the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

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Eirais nan Uan Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.137257/-7.1302259 or Grid Reference NA9827. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Houses at Islibhig An interesting juxtaposition of old and new.
Houses at Islibhig
An interesting juxtaposition of old and new.
Small pond beside the road to Islibhig This probably represents the site of a small quarry cut for stone when the road was being constructed.
Small pond beside the road to Islibhig
This probably represents the site of a small quarry cut for stone when the road was being constructed.
Geodh' an Fhithich Sea Stacks
Geodh' an Fhithich Sea Stacks
Heading north from Breanais on the far west of Lewis Towards Islibhig.
Heading north from Breanais on the far west of Lewis
Towards Islibhig.
Near Breanais Looking inland towards Mealaisbhal.
Near Breanais
Looking inland towards Mealaisbhal.
Some very boggy ground near Islibhig With Mealaisbhal dominating the view.
Some very boggy ground near Islibhig
With Mealaisbhal dominating the view.
The headland of Ãird Feinis The Flannan Isles/Na h-Eileanan Flannach are just visible on the right horizon. The next landfall from there would be North America, which at this latitude, would be in northern Newfoundland.
The headland of Ãird Feinis
The Flannan Isles/Na h-Eileanan Flannach are just visible on the right horizon. The next landfall from there would be North America, which at this latitude, would be in northern Newfoundland.
Geodh' an Fhithich Rock Stacks viewed from cliff top A view of the stacks seen just below the cliffs close to Islibhig.
Geodh' an Fhithich Rock Stacks viewed from cliff top
A view of the stacks seen just below the cliffs close to Islibhig.
Telephone box at Islibhig
Telephone box at Islibhig
Moorland near Islibhig
Moorland near Islibhig
Moorland near Islibhig
Moorland near Islibhig
Àird Feinis Spectacular headland to the south of Uig.
Àird Feinis
Spectacular headland to the south of Uig.
Aird Feinis A deep rock pool in a cleft on the top of Aird Feinis.
Aird Feinis
A deep rock pool in a cleft on the top of Aird Feinis.
Cairn on Aird Feinis A cairn marks the highest point on the relatively level summit of Aird Feinis, with Aird Mangarstadh in the background.
Cairn on Aird Feinis
A cairn marks the highest point on the relatively level summit of Aird Feinis, with Aird Mangarstadh in the background.
Boulder-strewn Hillside These strange rounded boulders lie on the hill slope above the road opposite Aird Feinis. They have been rounded and polished by the movement of ice during the last Ice Age, which ended about 10,000 years ago.
Boulder-strewn Hillside
These strange rounded boulders lie on the hill slope above the road opposite Aird Feinis. They have been rounded and polished by the movement of ice during the last Ice Age, which ended about 10,000 years ago.
Roseroot (Sedum rosea) This plant needs the shelter of the crevices between the stones on the clifftop at Aird Feinis.
Roseroot (Sedum rosea)
This plant needs the shelter of the crevices between the stones on the clifftop at Aird Feinis.
Aird Feinis The vegetation on this patch on the clifftop has been blown clean away by storms. Thrift (Armeria maritima) is recolonising the sand, and will eventually form a new sward.
Aird Feinis
The vegetation on this patch on the clifftop has been blown clean away by storms. Thrift (Armeria maritima) is recolonising the sand, and will eventually form a new sward.
Geological Conundrum This feature on Aird Feinis is significant, because the dark vein can be shown to cut across the gneiss, therefore proving the relative ages of the different rocks. The whole formation is a shear zone. Geologist for scale.
Geological Conundrum
This feature on Aird Feinis is significant, because the dark vein can be shown to cut across the gneiss, therefore proving the relative ages of the different rocks. The whole formation is a shear zone. Geologist for scale.
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Eirais nan Uan is located at Grid Ref: NA9827 (Lat: 58.137257, Lng: -7.1302259)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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///rotate.date.geologist. Near Carloway, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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