Sgeir na Muilne

Island in Ross-shire

Scotland

Sgeir na Muilne

Great Bernera bridges The new bridge under construction and the old white bridge. — Great Bernera bridges Credit: Catherine Morgan

Sgeir na Muilne is a small uninhabited island located off the coast of Ross-shire, Scotland. It is situated in the Inner Sound, between the mainland and the Isle of Skye. The island is part of the Inner Hebrides archipelago.

With a total area of around 0.2 hectares, Sgeir na Muilne is a rocky islet characterized by its rugged and dramatic landscape. The island is predominantly composed of basalt, formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago. It is home to a diverse range of seabirds, including fulmars, guillemots, and kittiwakes, which nest on the cliffs and rocky outcrops.

Access to Sgeir na Muilne is challenging due to its remote location and lack of facilities. The island is not publicly accessible, and visitors require a boat or kayak to reach its shores. However, the surrounding waters offer opportunities for fishing and wildlife spotting.

The name "Sgeir na Muilne" is derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "millstone skerry." This name reflects the island's jagged and weathered appearance, resembling a millstone used for grinding grain.

Despite its small size and limited accessibility, Sgeir na Muilne provides a unique opportunity for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers to observe the rich marine ecosystem and stunning coastal scenery of the Scottish Highlands.

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Sgeir na Muilne Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.202089/-6.819852 or Grid Reference NB1633. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Great Bernera bridges

The new bridge under construction and the old white bridge.

Catherine Morgan

"The Bridge Across the Atlantic"

Bernera Bridge is one of several bridges which claim to span the Atlantic Ocean. This one connects the Lewis mainland with the island of Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. Note the standing stones on the far side of the bridge. Link

Colin Smith

Bernera Bridge

Opened in 1953 and connecting Lewis with Great Bernera / Bearnaraigh. Link

Colin Smith

Sea Kayakers by Port a Chruidh

Kayakers who have come from Miavaig / Miabhaig and are heading eastwards, having just passed below Bernera Bridge. The mainland of Lewis is on the far side of the 1953 bridge. Link

Colin Smith

Lewisian Gneiss

Pink, folded Lewisian gneiss at the north end of Bernera Bridge. These are amongst the oldest rocks in the world. Link

Colin Smith

Stone Circle by Bernera Bridge

Ancient stone circle on a mound above the north end of the bridge. the stones are part of the famous Callanish complex of standing stones.

Colin Smith

Cleitir Stone Circle

Calanais VIII - four standing stones above Bernera Bridge and the sound separating the island from Lewis.

Colin Smith

Telephone Box at Crulabhig

Probably it's only the sheep that get calls here?

Jo and Steve Turner

Bernera Bridge

David Martin

Standing stones by Bernera Bridge

David Martin

Great Bernera: postbox № HS2 82 and a ruined croft house

This postbox stands at the southern end of the island, a few hundred yards from the Bernera Bridge. Behind it, we see a ruined croft house, so common in the Scottish islands.

Chris Downer

Crulivig: the telephone box

Pictured during heavy rain, this phone box has Hebridean doors, to keep the wind at bay.

Chris Downer

Crulivig: postbox № HS2 91

This postbox stands on the opposite side of the road to NB1733 : Crulivig: the telephone box. It is emptied each morning except Sunday at a quarter to nine.

Chris Downer

Great Bernera Road Bridge

Great Bernera lies in Loch Roag on the north-west coast of Lewis and is linked to it by a road bridge. Built in 1953, the bridge was the first pre-stressed concrete bridge in Europe. The main settlement on the island is Breaclete (Gaelic: Breacleit). I was here bagging the island of Great Bernera with George Morl and its high point a TuMP called Middle Shalaval, at 87 metres and a P87 hill.

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