Stream Stone

Island in Caithness

Scotland

Stream Stone

Laidhay Croft Museum Horse-drawn hay rake.
Laidhay Croft Museum Credit: sylvia duckworth

Stream Stone is a small island located off the north coast of Scotland, in the county of Caithness. It is situated within the Pentland Firth, a strait known for its strong tidal currents. The island is known for its unique geological formations and diverse wildlife.

The island gets its name from the abundance of smooth, rounded stones that can be found along its shoreline. These stones have been shaped over time by the powerful tides and waves, giving them their distinctive appearance. They vary in size and color, ranging from small pebbles to larger boulders, and can be found in shades of grey, brown, and even reddish hues.

Despite its small size, Stream Stone is home to a rich and varied ecosystem. The surrounding waters are teeming with marine life, including seals, dolphins, and a variety of seabirds. The island itself provides a nesting ground for numerous bird species, such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. It is also a haven for plant life, with wildflowers and grasses covering the island's undulating landscape.

Access to Stream Stone is limited due to its remote location and the strong currents of the Pentland Firth. However, for those adventurous enough to visit, the island offers a tranquil and picturesque setting. Its rugged cliffs and rocky beaches provide stunning views of the surrounding sea and the nearby mainland. The island's natural beauty and unique geological features make it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.

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Stream Stone Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.243627/-3.4199069 or Grid Reference ND1629. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Laidhay Croft Museum Horse-drawn hay rake.
Laidhay Croft Museum
Horse-drawn hay rake.
Laidhay Croft Museum
Laidhay Croft Museum
Window at Laidhay Croft Museum
Window at Laidhay Croft Museum
Meadow at Laidhay How refreshing to find such a rich natural meadow, knee-high in wildflowers and grasses!
Meadow at Laidhay
How refreshing to find such a rich natural meadow, knee-high in wildflowers and grasses!
Orchids in the meadow at Laidhay
Orchids in the meadow at Laidhay
Puffin on the cliffs near Toremore
Puffin on the cliffs near Toremore
Buzzard on the cliff-top near Toremore No doubt on the lookout for an unguarded egg or seabird chick.
Buzzard on the cliff-top near Toremore
No doubt on the lookout for an unguarded egg or seabird chick.
Laidhay Croft Museum on the A9
Laidhay Croft Museum on the A9
Footbridge across Dunbeath Water Footbridge across Dunbeath Water near Dunbeath Broch
Footbridge across Dunbeath Water
Footbridge across Dunbeath Water near Dunbeath Broch
Laidhay Croft Museum on the A9
Laidhay Croft Museum on the A9
Black Burn, Dunbeath Down there in the jungle.
Black Burn, Dunbeath
Down there in the jungle.
Dunbeath Harbour Featured by Neil Gunn in his stories
Dunbeath Harbour
Featured by Neil Gunn in his stories
Dunbeath Playing Field Picture shows the field and Village Hall beside Dunbeath Water
Dunbeath Playing Field
Picture shows the field and Village Hall beside Dunbeath Water
Housing Estate Housing at Dunbeath beside Dunbeath Water
Housing Estate
Housing at Dunbeath beside Dunbeath Water
Once Dunbeath Smiddy Once a smiddy then a tearoom/restaurant. What a pity it is now closed.
Once Dunbeath Smiddy
Once a smiddy then a tearoom/restaurant. What a pity it is now closed.
Telford's Bridge Dunbeath Telford's Bridge once carried the A9 over Dunbeath Water and has been replaced by the modern structure above it in the picture.
Telford's Bridge Dunbeath
Telford's Bridge once carried the A9 over Dunbeath Water and has been replaced by the modern structure above it in the picture.
Dunbeath Bridge Picture shows the incline on which the bridge is built.
Dunbeath Bridge
Picture shows the incline on which the bridge is built.
Hairpin Bend Hairpin bend on the old A9 at Dunbeath and showing the oldest part of the village beyond the Strath
Hairpin Bend
Hairpin bend on the old A9 at Dunbeath and showing the oldest part of the village beyond the Strath
Show me another place!

Stream Stone is located at Grid Ref: ND1629 (Lat: 58.243627, Lng: -3.4199069)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 58.243627,-3.4199069
Toilets
Access: yes
Fee: no
Female: yes
Male: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 58.2459403/-3.4231985
Seaview Flowers
Shop: florist
Lat/Long: 58.2460419/-3.4236464
Parking
Lat/Long: 58.2460002/-3.4234212
Parking
Lat/Long: 58.2449691/-3.4210876
Parking
Lat/Long: 58.2454744/-3.4226057
Wildcamp
Name En: Wildcamp
Tourism: camp_site
Lat/Long: 58.2449181/-3.4213357
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