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Sgeir nan Corp

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Sgeir nan Corp

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

Sgeir nan Corp is a small, uninhabited island located off the coast of Inverness-shire in Scotland. The island is part of the Inner Hebrides archipelago and is situated in the Sound of Raasay, between the Isle of Skye and the Scottish mainland.

Sgeir nan Corp is a rocky island, with a rugged coastline and no vegetation. The island is home to a variety of seabirds, including gulls, terns, and cormorants, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

The island is accessible by boat, with visitors often coming to explore the rocky shores and observe the diverse birdlife. Sgeir nan Corp is also a popular spot for fishing and diving, with clear waters and abundant marine life.

Overall, Sgeir nan Corp is a remote and peaceful island, offering visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty and wildlife of the Scottish coast. Its pristine environment and stunning views make it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Sgeir nan Corp Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.766327/-6.8977515 or Grid Reference NG0885. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ruin at Ardvey Abandoned and derelict, in spite of being relatively modern.
Ruin at Ardvey
Abandoned and derelict, in spite of being relatively modern.
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: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7033022">NG0887 : Common seals in Loch Fhionnsabhaigh</a>.
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.
Common seals in Loch Fhionnsabhaigh A slightly zoomed-in image, taken from the shore of the loch.
Common seals in Loch Fhionnsabhaigh
A slightly zoomed-in image, taken from the shore of the loch.
The road approaching Fionnsabhagh from the south
The road approaching Fionnsabhagh from the south
Desolate inland Harris Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Desolate inland Harris
Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Loch Sgùrr The road is right on the brink of this small lochan.
Loch Sgùrr
The road is right on the brink of this small lochan.
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.
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.
Finsbay One of a handful of small settlements in Eastern Harris.
Finsbay
One of a handful of small settlements in Eastern Harris.
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.
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.
Tidal Inlet at Aird Mhighe The inlet is in this square but the house is in the next square.
Tidal Inlet at Aird Mhighe
The inlet is in this square but the house is in the next square.
Loch Fhionnsabhaigh One of the larger sea-lochs on the east coast of Harris.
Loch Fhionnsabhaigh
One of the larger sea-lochs on the east coast of Harris.
Rudha Quidnish trig
Rudha Quidnish trig
Mission House Studio At Finsbay/Fionnsabhagh, looking in much better condition than it does on Google Street View imagery of 2009.
Mission House Studio
At Finsbay/Fionnsabhagh, looking in much better condition than it does on Google Street View imagery of 2009.
Ruined house by the shore At the end of the road to Borsham/Boirseam
Ruined house by the shore
At the end of the road to Borsham/Boirseam
Jetty at Boirseam/Borsham On an inlet of Loch Fionnsabhagh.
Jetty at Boirseam/Borsham
On an inlet of Loch Fionnsabhagh.
Loch Fionnsabhagh Looking east from Biorseam/Borsham.
Loch Fionnsabhagh
Looking east from Biorseam/Borsham.
House at Boirseam/Borsham Almost at the end of the road.
House at Boirseam/Borsham
Almost at the end of the road.
Rocky moorland at Borsham/Boirseam With a glimpse of Loch Fionnsabhagh beyond.
Rocky moorland at Borsham/Boirseam
With a glimpse of Loch Fionnsabhagh beyond.
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Sgeir nan Corp is located at Grid Ref: NG0885 (Lat: 57.766327, Lng: -6.8977515)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///rentals.punters.bands. Near Leverburgh, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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