Sgeir nan Sgarbh

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Sgeir nan Sgarbh

Eilean Shona - Arien Cottage Credit: Richard Park

Sgeir nan Sgarbh is a small uninhabited island located in the Scottish Highlands, specifically in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated in the Moray Firth, approximately 1 kilometer off the coast of the village of Ardersier.

The island is known for its rugged and rocky terrain, rising up to a height of around 10 meters above sea level. It covers an area of roughly 0.1 hectares and is characterized by its distinctive bird population, including various seabirds such as gulls, razorbills, and guillemots. These birds use the island as a breeding ground during the nesting season, making it an important site for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Sgeir nan Sgarbh can be accessed by boat, and its proximity to the mainland makes it a popular spot for local fishermen and recreational boaters. The island offers picturesque views of the surrounding coastline and is often visited by tourists who enjoy exploring its rocky shores and observing the diverse wildlife.

Due to its small size and lack of amenities, Sgeir nan Sgarbh is not suitable for overnight stays or extended visits. However, it serves as a tranquil and scenic stopover for those exploring the nearby coastal areas or passing through the Moray Firth.

Overall, Sgeir nan Sgarbh is a beautiful and ecologically significant island, providing a haven for seabirds and offering visitors a chance to experience the untamed natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

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Sgeir nan Sgarbh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.788548/-5.8780883 or Grid Reference NM6373. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Eilean Shona - Arien Cottage

Richard Park

Lagoon off Shona.

Shell sand Lagoon, off Aonach on Eilean Shona.

Tony Page

Carn Mor

View towards Carn Mor from atop Beinn a Bhaillidh on Eilean Shona

Dave Cretney

Old Cottage

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Oyster Baskets Faodhail Dhubh

Oyster baskets at the mouth of Faodhail Dhubh. This is a small private oyster farm.

Phil Crompton

Sgeir nan RÃ²n with Riska Island behind

A skerry in the South Channel of Loch Moidart

Phil Crompton

Low tide in the South Channel Loch Moidart

Eilean Mhic Neill and other skerries looking West along the South Channel of Loch Moidart.

Phil Crompton

Bare rock, Carn MÃ²r

Rugged small hill above Ardtoe.

Richard Webb

Rugged moorland, on Carn MÃ²r

East of Carn Mòr is a rough area of small rocky hills and bogs. It is grazed by cattle.

Richard Webb

Carn MÃ²r

The southern summit of a small rugged hill with a fine view. Muck, Eigg and Rum in the distance.

Richard Webb

Rubha Mhic Artair / Farquhar's Point

Headland at the mouth of Loch Moidart with Eilean Raonuill and Eilean Shona beyond. The north side of Carn Mòr is well wooded and very rugged.

Richard Webb

On Carn MÃ²r

Rugged hillside overlooking the beaches at Ardtoe/ Aird Tobha.

Richard Webb

Beinn a' BhÃ illidh

The summit of Eilean Shona.

Richard Webb

Slopes of Beinn a' BhÃ illidh

Steep and rugged slopes of Beinn a' Bhàillidh on Eilean Shona. View across the South Channel towards Carn Mòr.

Richard Webb

Wooded slopes, Carn MÃ²r

Very rugged ground north of Carn Mòr.

Richard Webb

Beinn a' Bhaillidh Summit

The summit cairn and trig on Eilean Shona's highest point. The islands of Eigg and Rum are in the background.

Colin Kinnear

Port na Lathaich

Looking north across the South Channel of Loch Moidart to Eilean Shona. This wild headland north of Ardtoe seems to be rarely visited by land, although the channel is a regular resting place for yachts.

Richard Laybourne

Skerries in the South Channel, Loch Moidart

At low tide the narrow channel seems to become much narrower at its mouth, where it meets the Sound of Arisaig. Good charts are as essential for the yachtsman as a good map is for the walker. And I lost my OS 1:25000 somewhere in this grid square!

Richard Laybourne

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Sgeir nan Sgarbh is located at Grid Ref: NM6373 (Lat: 56.788548, Lng: -5.8780883)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands