Sgeir nan Each

Island in Ross-shire

Scotland

Sgeir nan Each

Sheepfold at Tobha Mòr
Sheepfold at Tobha Mòr Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Sgeir nan Each is a small uninhabited island located off the coast of Ross-shire in the Highlands of Scotland. The island is situated approximately 3 kilometers northwest of the mainland, in the Inner Sound between the Isle of Skye and the Scottish mainland.

Sgeir nan Each measures around 0.3 hectares in size and is primarily composed of rocky outcrops and exposed cliffs. The island's name, which translates to "rock of the horses" in Scottish Gaelic, is believed to have been derived from the presence of seals, which were historically referred to as "sea horses" by the local population.

Due to its remote location and challenging terrain, Sgeir nan Each is not accessible to the general public. However, the island is known to be an important site for various bird species, including nesting seabirds such as fulmars, kittiwakes, and guillemots. Puffins can also be spotted in the area during the breeding season.

The surrounding waters of Sgeir nan Each are rich in marine life, attracting seals and occasional sightings of dolphins and whales. The island's rocky shoreline provides a suitable habitat for marine plants and invertebrates.

Sgeir nan Each is part of a larger archipelago of islands in the Inner Sound, contributing to the diverse natural landscape and ecological significance of the region.

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Sgeir nan Each Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.240184/-6.948096 or Grid Reference NB0938. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sheepfold at Tobha Mòr
Sheepfold at Tobha Mòr
Sheepfold and boundary wall near Tobha Mòr
Sheepfold and boundary wall near Tobha Mòr
Rocky surface at Eala Sheadha
Rocky surface at Eala Sheadha
Eastern side of the Eala Sheadha Headland
Eastern side of the Eala Sheadha Headland
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 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1120209">NB1038 : Lagoon on Pabbay Mor</a>
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
Beach at Pabaigh Mor
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.
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.
Lagoon between Pabaigh Mor and Pabaigh Beag View to west showing narrows between these two islands off the northwest coast off Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides).
Lagoon between Pabaigh Mor and Pabaigh Beag
View to west showing narrows between these two islands off the northwest coast off Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Outer Hebrides).
Bhaltos / Valtos Community of crofts, fishermen's houses and holiday homes on Pabbay Sound / Caolas Phabaigh.
Bhaltos / Valtos
Community of crofts, fishermen's houses and holiday homes on Pabbay Sound / Caolas Phabaigh.
Valtos Pier Sheltering the small harbour of Valtos / Bhaltos on Pabbay Sound / Caolas Phabaigh. The island of Pabaigh Mor / Big Pabbay is in the background.
Valtos Pier
Sheltering the small harbour of Valtos / Bhaltos on Pabbay Sound / Caolas Phabaigh. The island of Pabaigh Mor / Big Pabbay is in the background.
View from near Bhaltos towards Pabaigh Mor
View from near Bhaltos towards Pabaigh Mor
Traigh Bhaltos
Traigh Bhaltos
Blue boat on the slipway at Bhaltos
Blue boat on the slipway at Bhaltos
Fleeced! Fleeces hanging on fence of cottage at Bhaltos.
Fleeced!
Fleeces hanging on fence of cottage at Bhaltos.
Tobha Mor with Senna Chnoc island in distance
Tobha Mor with Senna Chnoc island in distance
Traigh Bhaltos towards Sròn a'  Chrip
Traigh Bhaltos towards Sròn a' Chrip
From dune at Sròn a' Chrip across Kneep beach
From dune at Sròn a' Chrip across Kneep beach
Geodha Maladail
Geodha Maladail
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Sgeir nan Each is located at Grid Ref: NB0938 (Lat: 58.240184, Lng: -6.948096)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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