Staca Làidir

Island in Ross-shire

Scotland

Staca Làidir

Staca Làidir is a small island located off the coast of Ross-shire, in the Highlands region of Scotland. The island is situated in the picturesque Loch Carron, surrounded by stunning landscapes and breathtaking views. Staca Làidir is part of the Inner Hebrides archipelago, known for its rugged beauty and rich history.

Measuring approximately 0.2 square miles, Staca Làidir is a rocky island with a diverse ecosystem. The island is home to a variety of seabirds, including gulls, puffins, and cormorants. Its shores are dotted with small caves and crevices, providing nesting sites for these majestic creatures.

Staca Làidir is also known for its historical significance. The island is believed to have been inhabited since ancient times, with evidence of human presence dating back to the Bronze Age. In more recent history, the island played a role during the Norse invasions and the medieval period.

Access to Staca Làidir is limited, as the island is only accessible by boat. Visitors can hire a local boat or join organized tours to explore its natural beauty and historical landmarks. The small size of the island makes it an ideal destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts looking to experience the tranquility and isolation of the Scottish Highlands.

Overall, Staca Làidir offers a unique and idyllic getaway for those seeking a remote and untouched destination. Its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich history make it a hidden gem in the Ross-shire region of Scotland.

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Staca Làidir Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.897805/-6.3948163 or Grid Reference NG3998. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Galtachan

Chris Wimbush

Galtachan

After a trip from Lochmaddy to the Shiant Isles, we are heading towards Stornoway.

Jac Volbeda

Galtachan

A line of skerries running west from the Shiant Islands. View from Uisinis, Pairc.

Richard Webb

Eastern Galtachan from southeastern Lewis

A zoomed view from the same position as NB3714 : The view across the Minch from south of Grabhair focusing on the row of little islets to the west of the Shiant Islands that make up the eastern section of Galtachan - In order from left to right, the islets that comprise Galtachan are: Galta Beag, Bodach and Staca Làidir with various rocks dotted about round them. The other two main islets of Galtachan - Galta Mòr and Sgeir Mhic a' Ghobha - can be seen in NG3998 : Galtachan from southeastern Lewis The mountains looming in the background are those of northern Skye.

Rob Farrow

Galtachan from southeastern Lewis

This is rather a grainy view of the Galtachan archipelago to the west of the Shiant Isles, but it does show all the main islets of the chain rather than just the eastern ones seen in NG3998 : Eastern Galtachan from southeastern Lewis.

Rob Farrow

Western end of the Galtachan

Galta Mòr and a few tidal skerries to the west. A theory for the etymology is that it derives from a Norse word that is the root of 'gable' in English. There is another tidal rock further to the west, Damhag, but it was still underwater at this stage of the tide.

Toby Speight

Near Rubha Stocanis

Chris Wimbush

Old field wall at Glaic na Crotha

Chris Wimbush

The Shiants from Scalpay Bridge

Taken early one August morning looking out to the Shiant Isles as the sun rises over eastern Harris. Two fishing boats make their way out to sea. I have taken an arbitrary square on Garbh Eilean (one of the Shiants) as the subject position for this shot.

Rob Farrow

Mullach Buidhe

This is the highest point in the Shiant Islands, Mullach Buidhe at 160 metres. This is a Marilyn hill with a prominence of 160 metres.

Rude Health

North coast of Garbh Eilean

From Mullach Buidhe the columnar basalt that makes up the Shiants is clearly visible. In the distance are the skerries of the Galtachan and the coast of Pairc in Lewis.

Richard Webb