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Eilean Blianais

Island in Ross-shire

Scotland

Eilean Blianais

View towards Tolsta Chaolais
View towards Tolsta Chaolais Credit: David Dixon

Eilean Blianais, also known as the Isle of Blanais, is a small uninhabited island located off the coast of Ross-shire in the Scottish Highlands. Situated in the Inner Sound between the Isle of Skye and the mainland, it forms part of the Inner Hebrides archipelago. The island covers an area of approximately 37 acres and is characterized by its rugged and unspoiled natural beauty.

Eilean Blianais is known for its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. The island is home to a variety of bird species, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. Its rocky shores and cliffs provide ideal nesting sites for these seabirds. The surrounding waters are rich in marine life, attracting seals, dolphins, and occasionally even whales.

Access to Eilean Blianais is possible by boat, with regular ferry services available from nearby ports. The island does not have any permanent structures or facilities, making it a perfect destination for those seeking solitude and tranquility. Visitors can explore the island on foot, enjoying its scenic walking trails and breathtaking views of the surrounding sea and neighboring islands.

Due to its protected status as a nature reserve, camping and overnight stays are not permitted on Eilean Blianais. However, day trips are popular, allowing visitors to experience the island's untouched beauty and immerse themselves in its natural wonders.

In summary, Eilean Blianais is a captivating and secluded island in Ross-shire, offering a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and those seeking an escape from the bustling mainland. Its pristine landscapes, abundant wildlife, and tranquil atmosphere make it a must-visit destination for any nature enthusiast exploring the Scottish Highlands.

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Eilean Blianais Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.235517/-6.7883557 or Grid Reference NB1937. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View towards Tolsta Chaolais
View towards Tolsta Chaolais
West Point
West Point
The Road to Tolsta Chaolais
The Road to Tolsta Chaolais
Fish Farm Cages, Loch na Muilne
Fish Farm Cages, Loch na Muilne
Loch na Muilne
Loch na Muilne
Croft near Breasclete
Croft near Breasclete
Old hardstandings at Tob Blar Meadha Abandoned lobster loading hardstandings at the lobster pond.
Old hardstandings at Tob Blar Meadha
Abandoned lobster loading hardstandings at the lobster pond.
Craft workshop in Kirkibost One of the old shellfish processing factories at Kirkibost (Circeabost) is now reborn as a craftshop.
Craft workshop in Kirkibost
One of the old shellfish processing factories at Kirkibost (Circeabost) is now reborn as a craftshop.
Cleibh ghiomaich aig cidhe Chirceabost Lobster creels at Kirkibost harbour
Cleibh ghiomaich aig cidhe Chirceabost
Lobster creels at Kirkibost harbour
Port a' Chaoil Stream flowing from Loch a' Bhaile enters Loch Rog an Ear, a sea loch, at Aird na Moine.
Port a' Chaoil
Stream flowing from Loch a' Bhaile enters Loch Rog an Ear, a sea loch, at Aird na Moine.
Loch a' Bhaile The narrow loch, hemmed in by steep hillsides, flows out into Loch Rog an Ear, a sea loch, via a short river.
Loch a' Bhaile
The narrow loch, hemmed in by steep hillsides, flows out into Loch Rog an Ear, a sea loch, via a short river.
Loch a' Bhaile Loch a' Bhaile & Tolastadh a' Chaolais beyond.
Loch a' Bhaile
Loch a' Bhaile & Tolastadh a' Chaolais beyond.
Tolstachaolais: the post office While many post offices have a buzzer which sounds as the door opens, the postmistress here is alerted to the arrival of customers by the loud bark of the dog tethered to the outside wall.
Tolstachaolais: the post office
While many post offices have a buzzer which sounds as the door opens, the postmistress here is alerted to the arrival of customers by the loud bark of the dog tethered to the outside wall.
Tolstachaolais: along the shore of Loch a' Bhaile Looking across the loch, which runs alongside the road through the village. However, this is the far side that we are looking along.
Tolstachaolais: along the shore of Loch a' Bhaile
Looking across the loch, which runs alongside the road through the village. However, this is the far side that we are looking along.
View towards Circebost Pier
View towards Circebost Pier
Tolstachaolais: postbox № HS2 62 This postbox stands more or less in the centre of the village, in front of a house that is set particularly well back from the road. The larger-scale map still marks that house as a post office, although it has actually (as reflected in the 1:50,000 and 1:25,000 map) relocated just over a kilometre to the north - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3086624">NB1939 : Tolstachaolais: the post office</a>.
Tolstachaolais: postbox № HS2 62
This postbox stands more or less in the centre of the village, in front of a house that is set particularly well back from the road. The larger-scale map still marks that house as a post office, although it has actually (as reflected in the 1:50,000 and 1:25,000 map) relocated just over a kilometre to the north - see NB1939 : Tolstachaolais: the post office.
Tolstachaolais: Loch a’ Bhaile Looking down this loch from its northern end, with the main part of the village visible far right.
Tolstachaolais: Loch a’ Bhaile
Looking down this loch from its northern end, with the main part of the village visible far right.
Tolstachaolais: hillside cows and Bernera view Looking across the sound separating the eastern side of Bernera from the Lewis mainland, beyond three cows grazing on the slopes to the south of Tolstachaolais village.
Tolstachaolais: hillside cows and Bernera view
Looking across the sound separating the eastern side of Bernera from the Lewis mainland, beyond three cows grazing on the slopes to the south of Tolstachaolais village.
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Eilean Blianais is located at Grid Ref: NB1937 (Lat: 58.235517, Lng: -6.7883557)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///staging.shuttered.brink. Near Carloway, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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