Sgeir an Eilein Fheoir

Island in Ross-shire

Scotland

Sgeir an Eilein Fheoir

Lazy Beds at TrÃ igh na Beirigh Ridges formed by hand digging of fields. These one are unusual in that some of the ridges are lined with small stones. — Lazy Beds at TrÃ igh na Beirigh Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Sgeir an Eilein Fheoir is a small island located off the coast of Ross-shire, in the Scottish Highlands. It is situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, about 2 kilometers southwest of the mainland. The island is roughly 100 meters in length and 50 meters wide, with an area of approximately 0.5 hectares.

Sgeir an Eilein Fheoir is known for its rocky terrain and rugged coastline. The island is predominantly composed of basalt rock formations, with steep cliffs rising from the surrounding sea. Its location makes it a popular spot for birdwatching, as it serves as a nesting site for various seabird species, including gulls, fulmars, and shags.

Access to Sgeir an Eilein Fheoir is limited, as there are no regular ferry services or other means of transportation to the island. However, it can be reached by private boat or by guided tours that operate in the area. The island offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding ocean and nearby mainland, making it a popular destination for photographers and nature enthusiasts.

Due to its remote and untouched nature, Sgeir an Eilein Fheoir provides a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the natural beauty and tranquility of the Scottish coast. It is a place where one can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse oneself in the peacefulness of the sea and the wildlife that inhabits it.

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Sgeir an Eilein Fheoir Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.225365/-6.9483816 or Grid Reference NB0936. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lazy Beds at TrÃ igh na Beirigh

Ridges formed by hand digging of fields. These one are unusual in that some of the ridges are lined with small stones.

Sandy Gerrard

Sheepfold at Tobha MÃ²r

Sandy Gerrard

Sheepfold and boundary wall near Tobha MÃ²r

Sandy Gerrard

Rocky surface at Eala Sheadha

Sandy Gerrard

Eastern side of the Eala Sheadha Headland

Sandy Gerrard

Crystal clear seas off North West coast of Na h-Eileanan an Iar

View to about 3 metres depth from RIB floating in lagoon between Pabaigh Mor and Pabaigh Beag. See also NB1038 : Lagoon on Pabbay Mor

Hazel Hambidge

Berie Sands Caravan Park

Busy site at Traigh na Beirigh with many caravans parked on the machair above the extensive sands.

Colin Smith

A' Bheirigh from Suaineabhal

Mike Dunn

TrÃ igh na Beirigh

In the 1960's this was a deserted beach. Now it has to be shared with caravanners.

Alan Reid

TrÃ igh na Beirigh

A perfect crescent beach

Alan Reid

Traigh na Berie

Alan Reid

TrÃ igh na Beirigh from the east

A' Bheirigh

Sunrise, Gridig

Beach at Pabaigh Mor

Geodh'an Tuill penetrates Pabaigh Mor

Pabaigh More has a tidally flooded low-lying area in the middle of the island (at one time used for buffering lobsters) which connects to the open sea over a reef to the northwest, and through a couple of rocky channels heading northeast. It's clear that those channels must have started the same way as this cave, which has penetrated right to the lagoon (from which it is separated only by a storm beach thrown up by waves entering the cave) and, on a geological timescale, is just about at the end of its life. Although one of our group walked over the arch, and once we'd paddled round the island several of us entered the cave from the sea, it is not the most confidence-inspiring roof, especially at this landward end.

Andy Waddington