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Sgeir a' Chuain

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Sgeir a' Chuain

Eilean Garave The west coast of the middle island of the Ascribs in Loch Snizort. The Vanessa trig point on top stands at 22m altitude.
Eilean Garave Credit: John Allan

Sgeir a' Chuain is a small uninhabited island located off the west coast of Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated in the Inner Hebrides, it is part of a group of islands known as the Small Isles, which also includes Eigg, Muck, and Rum. Sgeir a' Chuain measures approximately 0.1 square kilometers in area and is primarily composed of rugged cliffs and rocky terrain.

The island is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various seabirds such as fulmars, razorbills, and guillemots. Its coastal waters also attract seals and occasionally dolphins. The island's rocky shores and impressive cliffs offer stunning views for visitors.

Sgeir a' Chuain is not accessible by regular ferry services, and there are no facilities or accommodations available on the island. However, it is a popular destination for day trips and wildlife enthusiasts, who can reach the island by private boat or kayak. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own supplies and take appropriate safety precautions due to the lack of amenities.

The island's remote and untouched nature makes it a peaceful and serene location, providing an opportunity for solitude and tranquility amidst the stunning natural beauty of the Scottish coast. Its isolation and rugged landscape make Sgeir a' Chuain an idyllic spot for those seeking a unique and adventurous experience in the heart of Inverness-shire.

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Sgeir a' Chuain Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.599498/-6.5170257 or Grid Reference NG3065. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Eilean Garave The west coast of the middle island of the Ascribs in Loch Snizort. The Vanessa trig point on top stands at 22m altitude.
Eilean Garave
The west coast of the middle island of the Ascribs in Loch Snizort. The Vanessa trig point on top stands at 22m altitude.
Puffin colony, Eilean Creagach Many of the puffins on the Ascribs nest in burrows in the grassy section to the left of the columnar basalt cliffs.
Puffin colony, Eilean Creagach
Many of the puffins on the Ascribs nest in burrows in the grassy section to the left of the columnar basalt cliffs.
Puffin by the Ascrib Islands One of many fishing in the waters south of their nesting site on Eilean Creagach.
Puffin by the Ascrib Islands
One of many fishing in the waters south of their nesting site on Eilean Creagach.
Eilean Creagach One of the Ascrib islands in Loch Snizort
Eilean Creagach
One of the Ascrib islands in Loch Snizort
Ascrib Island puffins Puffins breed on several of the Ascrib islands and these ones are disporting themselves in Loch Snizort, just off Eilean Garave.
Ascrib Island puffins
Puffins breed on several of the Ascrib islands and these ones are disporting themselves in Loch Snizort, just off Eilean Garave.
Columnar basalt cliffs The south side of Eilean Creagach, one of the Ascrib islands in Loch Snizort.
Columnar basalt cliffs
The south side of Eilean Creagach, one of the Ascrib islands in Loch Snizort.
Seals on Eilean Iosal Island
Seals on Eilean Iosal Island
Eilean Creagach
Eilean Creagach
Eilean Creagach
Eilean Creagach
Eilean Garave, Ascrib Islands
Eilean Garave, Ascrib Islands
Eilean Garave, Ascrib Islands
Eilean Garave, Ascrib Islands
Sgeir a' Chuain The low-lying basalt sgeir forms the north-western island of the Ascribs.
Sgeir a' Chuain
The low-lying basalt sgeir forms the north-western island of the Ascribs.
Sgeir a' Chapuill The east coast of the island, with South Ascrib in the background.
Sgeir a' Chapuill
The east coast of the island, with South Ascrib in the background.
South Ascrib, seen from near Sgeir a' Chapuill The sole building on the island group (in NG3063) can be seen towards the right of the photograph. The shoreline to its right is in NG3064. The background hills are on the Waternish peninsula of Skye.
South Ascrib, seen from near Sgeir a' Chapuill
The sole building on the island group (in NG3063) can be seen towards the right of the photograph. The shoreline to its right is in NG3064. The background hills are on the Waternish peninsula of Skye.
Ascrib Islands An indifferent afternoon saw clearing to the west with an engaging sky. Above Heribusta, whilst enjoying a short tramp, this western view to the Ascribs caught my attention.
Ascrib Islands
An indifferent afternoon saw clearing to the west with an engaging sky. Above Heribusta, whilst enjoying a short tramp, this western view to the Ascribs caught my attention.
Sgeir a' Chuain The nearest bit of the Ascrib Islands to the ferry route into Uig.
Sgeir a' Chuain
The nearest bit of the Ascrib Islands to the ferry route into Uig.
Eilean Creagach One of the Ascrib Islands in Loch Snizort, seen from the east coast of Waternish. Behind it is north-west Trotternish.
Eilean Creagach
One of the Ascrib Islands in Loch Snizort, seen from the east coast of Waternish. Behind it is north-west Trotternish.
Ascrib Islands, Loch Snizort Looking north east from the end of the road in Gillen. A heavy shower is falling over the loch, and sunlight is creating a rainblob (rather than a rainbow) just over a small island which I believe is Fladda Chùain.
Ascrib Islands, Loch Snizort
Looking north east from the end of the road in Gillen. A heavy shower is falling over the loch, and sunlight is creating a rainblob (rather than a rainbow) just over a small island which I believe is Fladda Chùain.
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Sgeir a' Chuain is located at Grid Ref: NG3065 (Lat: 57.599498, Lng: -6.5170257)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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