Sgeir Lag Isgamor

Island in Ross-shire

Scotland

Sgeir Lag Isgamor

The cemetery at Bostadh Perhaps not a surprising number of burials for such a remote location, as it is a very desirable place to be laid to rest.
The cemetery at Bostadh Credit: John Lucas

Sgeir Lag Isgamor is a small island located off the coast of Ross-shire, Scotland. It is situated in the Inner Hebrides, specifically in the Sound of Islay. The island is quite secluded, with no permanent human population and limited accessibility.

Sgeir Lag Isgamor is known for its rugged and rocky terrain, with steep cliffs and rocky outcrops dotting the landscape. The island is relatively small, measuring only a few acres in size. It is primarily composed of granite and has very little vegetation, making it appear barren and desolate.

Despite its lack of vegetation, Sgeir Lag Isgamor is a haven for various bird species. The island serves as an important breeding ground and roosting site for seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. These birds are attracted to the island's rocky cliffs, which provide nesting sites and protection from predators.

Due to its remote location and limited accessibility, Sgeir Lag Isgamor is mainly visited by birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts. The island offers a unique opportunity to observe and study seabirds in their natural habitat. It is important, however, to respect the fragile ecosystem and not disturb the nesting sites or wildlife.

Overall, Sgeir Lag Isgamor is a picturesque and untouched island, offering a glimpse into the diverse birdlife of the Inner Hebrides.

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Sgeir Lag Isgamor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.239305/-6.8709684 or Grid Reference NB1438. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The cemetery at Bostadh Perhaps not a surprising number of burials for such a remote location, as it is a very desirable place to be laid to rest.
The cemetery at Bostadh
Perhaps not a surprising number of burials for such a remote location, as it is a very desirable place to be laid to rest.
The road to Bostadh With Siaram Bostadh in mid view on the left side.
The road to Bostadh
With Siaram Bostadh in mid view on the left side.
Bostadh Iron Age House The reconstructed house, viewed looking south.
Bostadh Iron Age House
The reconstructed house, viewed looking south.
Information about Bostadh Iron Age Village The Gaelic version.
Information about Bostadh Iron Age Village
The Gaelic version.
Information about Bostadh Iron Age Village The English version.
Information about Bostadh Iron Age Village
The English version.
Public convenience at Bostadh Near the end of the road at the cemetery and Iron Age Village.
Public convenience at Bostadh
Near the end of the road at the cemetery and Iron Age Village.
Iron Age Village at Bostadh A reconstructed house and, farther up the valley, traces of other houses.
Iron Age Village at Bostadh
A reconstructed house and, farther up the valley, traces of other houses.
Garden Tiger Moth larva A larva of Arctia caja on the path close to the Iron Age house at Bostadh. Thin plant growth on sand, with clear signs of rabbit grazing.
Garden Tiger Moth larva
A larva of Arctia caja on the path close to the Iron Age house at Bostadh. Thin plant growth on sand, with clear signs of rabbit grazing.
Iron Age House at Bostadh The inland end. Beyond is the path down from the car park.
Iron Age House at Bostadh
The inland end. Beyond is the path down from the car park.
Entrance to the Iron Age House A gap in the surrounding wall leads to the top of steps leading down to an underground entrance.
Entrance to the Iron Age House
A gap in the surrounding wall leads to the top of steps leading down to an underground entrance.
Iron Age House Underground doorway at the foot of the entrance steps. It is possible to go inside when the site is open.
Iron Age House
Underground doorway at the foot of the entrance steps. It is possible to go inside when the site is open.
Steps at the Iron Age House Leading up from the underground entrance.
Steps at the Iron Age House
Leading up from the underground entrance.
The road from Bostadh Near the cul-de-sac by the cemetery and Iron Age Village, at the northern end of Great Bernera/Beàrnaraigh.
The road from Bostadh
Near the cul-de-sac by the cemetery and Iron Age Village, at the northern end of Great Bernera/Beàrnaraigh.
Cnoc Ruinagaidh A rocky out crop near the roadend at Bostadh.
Cnoc Ruinagaidh
A rocky out crop near the roadend at Bostadh.
Replica Iron Age house at Bostadh Replica house built in 1999. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/268694/lewis-great-bernera-bosta" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/268694/lewis-great-bernera-bosta">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Replica Iron Age house at Bostadh
Replica house built in 1999. LinkExternal link
West coast of Great Bernera This is the west side of a spit of land extending south of Tobson. The ground is rocky with a thin covering of grass.

In the distance, on the left is the tip of the island of Pabaigh Mor .. and on the right Geodha Mor (west of Tobson).
West coast of Great Bernera
This is the west side of a spit of land extending south of Tobson. The ground is rocky with a thin covering of grass. In the distance, on the left is the tip of the island of Pabaigh Mor .. and on the right Geodha Mor (west of Tobson).
Camas Sanndaig Looking across the bay. In the distance is the low island of Pabaigh Mor with the headland of Bhaltos beyond.

A bundle of fencing wire is abandoned in the rocky gully above the sea.
Camas Sanndaig
Looking across the bay. In the distance is the low island of Pabaigh Mor with the headland of Bhaltos beyond. A bundle of fencing wire is abandoned in the rocky gully above the sea.
Beach north of Bhalasaigh
Beach north of Bhalasaigh
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Sgeir Lag Isgamor is located at Grid Ref: NB1438 (Lat: 58.239305, Lng: -6.8709684)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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