Bodach

Island in Ross-shire

Scotland

Bodach

Shiant Islands - Garbh Eilean from Eilean an Taighe The spit of land connecting the two (the usual landing place) is known as Mol Mor. Even in these fairly benign conditions the direction of the weather is clear.

Garbh Eilean is a Marilyn (summit Mullach Buidhe, 162m), though the actual summit is concealed by the nearby ground. — Shiant Islands - Garbh Eilean from Eilean an Taighe Credit: Michael Earnshaw

Bodach is a small island located off the coast of Ross-shire in the Highlands of Scotland. It is situated in the Inner Hebrides, specifically in the Inner Sound between the mainland and the Isle of Skye. The island covers an area of approximately 2 square kilometers and has a rugged and dramatic coastline, characterized by cliffs, rocky outcrops, and small sandy coves.

Bodach is uninhabited and boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna. The island is home to a variety of bird species, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, making it a popular destination for birdwatching enthusiasts. Seals can often be spotted basking on the rocks, and if lucky, visitors might catch a glimpse of dolphins or whales in the surrounding waters.

The island offers stunning panoramic views of the nearby Skye Bridge and the Cuillin Mountains. It is a haven for hikers and nature lovers, attracting those seeking solitude and tranquility amidst the unspoiled wilderness. The challenging terrain provides opportunities for adventurous exploration, as well as opportunities for photography and painting.

Access to Bodach is limited, with no regular ferry services available. However, visitors can hire private boats or join guided tours to reach the island. It is important to note that visitors should respect the fragile ecosystem and adhere to any conservation guidelines in place to preserve the island's natural beauty for future generations.

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Bodach Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.897687/-6.3919979 or Grid Reference NG3998. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shiant Islands - Garbh Eilean from Eilean an Taighe

The spit of land connecting the two (the usual landing place) is known as Mol Mor. Even in these fairly benign conditions the direction of the weather is clear. Garbh Eilean is a Marilyn (summit Mullach Buidhe, 162m), though the actual summit is concealed by the nearby ground.

Michael Earnshaw

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

Towards Carnach MhÃ²r

Chris Wimbush

Old field wall at Glaic na Crotha

Chris Wimbush

Ship passing the Shiant Islands (Na h-Eileanan Mora)

Taken from the ferry from Uig to Tarbert.

Mike Pennington

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

Cliffs of Garbh Eilean

Viewed from the cairn above 'The House'

Michael Shepherd

The Shiant Isles

A panoramic view of this rocky archipelago from The Minch

Michael Shepherd

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

On The Edge Of Garbh Eilean

On the upper eastern edge of Garbh Eilean.

Rude Health

Shiant Islands Grassy Rake

A great day climbing Seaforth Island again then the Shiants Island high point via this steep grassy rake which is viewed in descent. Bagged the Marilyn and the HuMP on the Shiants then walked for 6 hours through the Pairc to bag a further two Marilyns, Uisinis and Gormol with Martin Richardson, Bob Taylor, Tony Smith and Richard Tibbetts.

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

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Bodach is located at Grid Ref: NG3998 (Lat: 57.897687, Lng: -6.3919979)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands