Aird a' Mhorair

Island in Ross-shire

Scotland

Aird a' Mhorair

Path along the shore, to Duncraig This path runs between Plockton and Duncraig, along the south shore of Loch Carron. It passes by mixed woodland, including pine, birch and rhododendron.
This was a rather wet day, with a few puddles on the path, getting muddy in places. — Path along the shore, to Duncraig Credit: Craig Wallace

Aird a' Mhorair, located in Ross-shire, Scotland, is a small island situated off the west coast. With a land area of approximately 1 square kilometer, the island is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, which offers stunning views of the surrounding seascape.

The island is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various species of seabirds, such as puffins and gannets, which nest on the cliffs and provide a vibrant display of wildlife. The surrounding waters are also teeming with marine life, making it a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts.

Aird a' Mhorair has a rich history, with archaeological evidence suggesting human presence as far back as the Neolithic period. The island was once a thriving community, with evidence of ancient settlements and burial mounds. Today, the island is uninhabited, but remnants of its past can still be seen in the form of ruined buildings and stone structures.

Access to Aird a' Mhorair is limited, with no regular ferry services available. However, the island can be reached by private boat or kayak, providing a unique and secluded experience for visitors seeking tranquility and natural beauty.

Overall, Aird a' Mhorair is a remote and picturesque island in Ross-shire, offering a glimpse into Scotland's rich history and providing an opportunity for nature lovers to explore its rugged landscapes and abundant wildlife.

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Aird a' Mhorair Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.339651/-5.6480505 or Grid Reference NG8033. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path along the shore, to Duncraig

This path runs between Plockton and Duncraig, along the south shore of Loch Carron. It passes by mixed woodland, including pine, birch and rhododendron. This was a rather wet day, with a few puddles on the path, getting muddy in places.

Craig Wallace

Plockton Station

Sarah Charlesworth

Train in the rain, at Plockton Station

A rather dreich day at Plockton station, or 'Am Ploc' in Gaelic. The train is the ScotRail service running from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, due to depart Plockton at 1322. It is a Class 158 multiple unit, number 158704.

Craig Wallace

An t-ob, Plocton

A small tidal inlet.

Alan Reid

Plockton Station

Seen from the road bridge; the station is unstaffed and the building is now used for self-catering accommodation.

Jim Barton

An arm of Loch Carron, Plockton

The end of a narrow arm of the sea loch that bounds the peninsula on which Plockton stands.

Jim Barton

Westward view from Carn na Frith Aird

Looking across the nearby islands around Eilean Dubh to An Dubh-Aird and Skye.

Jim Barton

Royal Scotsman hauled by 66746 arriving at Plockton

Peter Moore

Plockton Railway Station

The station building is now used as self catering accommodation.

Alpin Stewart

Foot path to the Shore

Alpin Stewart

Field above Camas Dubh-Ãird

Alpin Stewart

Minor road near Plockton

Alpin Stewart

Minor road heading towards Plockton Railway Station

Looking south-eastward.

Peter Wood

Hedge-lined minor road near Rowan Barn, Plockton

Looking north-westward in the direction of Plockton Airstrip.

Peter Wood

Hedge-lined minor road at the southern end of Plocton Airstrip

Looking westward.

Peter Wood

Plockton Airstrip

One of the attractions during the Wester Ross Festival of the Countryside in the 1970s was pleasure flights from the little-used airstrip at Plockton to the mountains and the islands, including even St Kilda.

Anne Burgess