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An Glas-eilean

Island in Inverness-shire

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An Glas-eilean

House for rent This house at Smirisary is available for rent as a holiday house.
House for rent Credit: Gordon Brown

An Glas-eilean, located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, is a small island situated in the Inner Hebrides. The island is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, and rolling hills covered in lush green vegetation.

An Glas-eilean is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities such as hiking, bird watching, and fishing. The island is home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds, seals, and otters, making it a great spot for nature lovers.

The island is relatively untouched by modern development, with only a few small villages scattered throughout. The main settlement on An Glas-eilean is a charming fishing village, where visitors can find cozy accommodations and local shops and restaurants.

Access to the island is mainly by ferry, with regular services running from the mainland. Once on the island, visitors can explore the rugged landscape on foot or by bike, taking in the breathtaking views and peaceful surroundings.

Overall, An Glas-eilean is a hidden gem in Inverness-shire, offering a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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An Glas-eilean Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.818911/-5.8770153 or Grid Reference NM6376. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

House for rent This house at Smirisary is available for rent as a holiday house.
House for rent
This house at Smirisary is available for rent as a holiday house.
The path to Smirisary
The path to Smirisary
The coast at Smirisary
The coast at Smirisary
The coast at Smirisary
The coast at Smirisary
The coast at Smirisary
The coast at Smirisary
Rocky shore at Smirisary Over the sea, the island of Eigg (with its Sgurr) and Rum behind.
Rocky shore at Smirisary
Over the sea, the island of Eigg (with its Sgurr) and Rum behind.
Control your dog! Warning notice on the gate approaching the remote hamlet of Smirisary.
Control your dog!
Warning notice on the gate approaching the remote hamlet of Smirisary.
White Sands Beach The beautiful, remote beach reached from the small township of Smirisary.
White Sands Beach
The beautiful, remote beach reached from the small township of Smirisary.
Smirisary path A rocky section of the footpath between Smirisary and the remote sandy beach at Eilean Coille. It is actually one of the easier sections, as the extremely wet ground means the 'grassy path' has become braided bog. A rewarding walk with stunning views of the Small Isles.
Smirisary path
A rocky section of the footpath between Smirisary and the remote sandy beach at Eilean Coille. It is actually one of the easier sections, as the extremely wet ground means the 'grassy path' has become braided bog. A rewarding walk with stunning views of the Small Isles.
The Cuillin from Smirisary The first vantage point on the footpath to Smirisary, with a view northwest across Arisaig to Skye. The path drops steeply downhill from this point to the old township accessible only on foot or by boat.
The Cuillin from Smirisary
The first vantage point on the footpath to Smirisary, with a view northwest across Arisaig to Skye. The path drops steeply downhill from this point to the old township accessible only on foot or by boat.
Ruin at Smirisary There are several roofed and habitable cottages here, but also a few ruins where crofters once lived.
Ruin at Smirisary
There are several roofed and habitable cottages here, but also a few ruins where crofters once lived.
Cottage at Smirisary A croft cottage in a good state of repair, this one being nearest to the shoreline in the remote little community of Smirisary.
Cottage at Smirisary
A croft cottage in a good state of repair, this one being nearest to the shoreline in the remote little community of Smirisary.
Smirisary A view across the lower part of this isolated former crofting settlement. A beautifully written book by Margaret Leigh ['Spade Among the Rushes'] tells of life here in the 1940's. Margaret lived in the white house in the foreground, where the present owner has proved that you can grow plants and vegetables in your garden if you can keep the deer out. A small wind turbine and solar panels help to supply power, but it is still a lengthy trek to the Glenuig shop or pub. Much of the land here was once cultivated, but has gradually returned to nature with rushes and bog taking over land that could be drained. The path to the settlement divides near the top of the hill [edge of grid square] and although the left hand path looks the more obvious, that to the right is better and leads down to this cottage.
Smirisary
A view across the lower part of this isolated former crofting settlement. A beautifully written book by Margaret Leigh ['Spade Among the Rushes'] tells of life here in the 1940's. Margaret lived in the white house in the foreground, where the present owner has proved that you can grow plants and vegetables in your garden if you can keep the deer out. A small wind turbine and solar panels help to supply power, but it is still a lengthy trek to the Glenuig shop or pub. Much of the land here was once cultivated, but has gradually returned to nature with rushes and bog taking over land that could be drained. The path to the settlement divides near the top of the hill [edge of grid square] and although the left hand path looks the more obvious, that to the right is better and leads down to this cottage.
This way to the beach? I note that other contributors, more intrepid than me, have made their way to the white sand beach to the south of Smirisary, but this was about as far as I got having decided that boots full of water and peat were not really an option. The path is certainly challenging in places, mainly due to poor drainage.
This way to the beach?
I note that other contributors, more intrepid than me, have made their way to the white sand beach to the south of Smirisary, but this was about as far as I got having decided that boots full of water and peat were not really an option. The path is certainly challenging in places, mainly due to poor drainage.
Eilean Coille
Eilean Coille
Rubha nan Clach Dearga
Rubha nan Clach Dearga
Port Achadh an Aonaich
Port Achadh an Aonaich
Walled enclosure, Port Achadh an Aonaich
Walled enclosure, Port Achadh an Aonaich
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An Glas-eilean is located at Grid Ref: NM6376 (Lat: 56.818911, Lng: -5.8770153)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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