Eilean Druim an Tolla

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Eilean Druim an Tolla

Ruin at Ardvey Abandoned and derelict, in spite of being relatively modern. — Ruin at Ardvey Credit: Richard Dorrell

Eilean Druim an Tolla is a small island located in Loch Ness, Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is known for its picturesque setting and tranquil surroundings. The island is approximately 1.5 acres in size and is accessible by boat from the nearby town of Drumnadrochit.

Eilean Druim an Tolla is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, fish, and other small creatures. The island's rocky shores and lush vegetation provide a habitat for a diverse range of plant and animal species.

Visitors to Eilean Druim an Tolla can enjoy hiking along the island's rugged terrain, birdwatching, fishing, or simply relaxing and taking in the stunning views of Loch Ness. The island's remote location offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Overall, Eilean Druim an Tolla is a hidden gem in the Scottish Highlands, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the natural beauty and tranquility of Loch Ness.

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Eilean Druim an Tolla Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.771458/-6.9050982 or Grid Reference NG0886. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ruin at Ardvey

Abandoned and derelict, in spite of being relatively modern.

Richard Dorrell

Loch Fhionnsabhaigh

The blue pay-to-view telescope is probably there to enable seal-watchers to get a closer view - though as the seals were today basking on rocks just a few yards from the shore, the scope was barely necessary. See also: NG0887 : Common seals in Loch Fhionnsabhaigh.

Richard Dorrell

Common seals in Loch Fhionnsabhaigh

A slightly zoomed-in image, taken from the shore of the loch.

Richard Dorrell

The road approaching Fionnsabhagh from the south

Sandy Gerrard

Fish Farm Pier at Loch Huamabhat

Sandy Gerrard

Desolate inland Harris

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Ralph Greig

Loch an Luig

One of the hundreds of small lochs among the gneiss of eastern Harris.

Anne Burgess

Loch SgÃ¹rr

The road is right on the brink of this small lochan.

Anne Burgess

Fionnsabhaigh

Finsbay is one of the scattered villages on the east side of Harris, settled by people evicted from the fertile machair land on the west during the Highand Clearances.

Anne Burgess

Finsbay

One of a handful of small settlements in Eastern Harris.

Anne Burgess

Sea Inlet at Ardvey

Marked on the map as a tidal pond, this is connected to the sea on the right, beyond the narrowest part. It is, unfortunately, difficult to photograph anything in this area without including the necessary evil of power lines.

Anne Burgess

Tidal Inlet at Aird Mhighe

The inlet is in this square but the house is in the next square.

Anne Burgess

Loch Fhionnsabhaigh

One of the larger sea-lochs on the east coast of Harris.

Anne Burgess

Loch Holmasaig

A small lochan, one of dozens alongside the Bays road.

Anne Burgess

Loch Huamabhat

One of the larger lochans in the wilderness of East Harris.

Anne Burgess

Fishing Station?

It's not immediately obvious what the reason for the large raft and jetties is.

Anne Burgess

Cnoc and Lochan Topography

The Lewisian gneiss typically produces topography with knolls or rocks interspersed with hollows that are occupied by small lochs. In geography and geology this is described as Cnoc and lochan topography.

Anne Burgess