Àird Mhìghe

Settlement in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Àird Mhìghe

Ruin at Ardvey Abandoned and derelict, in spite of being relatively modern. — Ruin at Ardvey Credit: Richard Dorrell

Àird Mhìghe, also known as Aird, is a small township located in the historic county of Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated approximately 7 miles northwest of the town of Fort William, Àird Mhìghe sits on the western shore of Loch Eil, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountainous landscape.

The township is primarily residential, with a population of around 500 residents. It is characterized by its charming traditional Highland architecture, featuring stone houses and cottages that blend harmoniously with the natural environment. The area is known for its tranquility and close-knit community, making it an ideal place for those seeking a peaceful and scenic retreat.

The economy of Àird Mhìghe is largely based on tourism and agriculture. The township's proximity to the popular tourist destinations of Fort William and the Scottish Highlands provides ample opportunities for visitors to explore the region's natural wonders, including Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles. Fishing and outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and boating, are also popular among both locals and tourists.

Despite its rural location, Àird Mhìghe benefits from good transport links. The A830 road, also known as the Road to the Isles, connects the township to Fort William and Mallaig, providing convenient access to major transport hubs and amenities.

Overall, Àird Mhìghe offers a picturesque and peaceful setting for residents and visitors alike, combining the beauty of the Scottish Highlands with a strong sense of community.

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Àird Mhìghe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.776211/-6.9133723 or Grid Reference NG0886. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ruin at Ardvey

Abandoned and derelict, in spite of being relatively modern.

Richard Dorrell

Loch Fhionnsabhaigh

The blue pay-to-view telescope is probably there to enable seal-watchers to get a closer view - though as the seals were today basking on rocks just a few yards from the shore, the scope was barely necessary. See also: NG0887 : Common seals in Loch Fhionnsabhaigh.

Richard Dorrell

Common seals in Loch Fhionnsabhaigh

A slightly zoomed-in image, taken from the shore of the loch.

Richard Dorrell

The road approaching Fionnsabhagh from the south

Sandy Gerrard

Fish Farm Pier at Loch Huamabhat

Sandy Gerrard

Desolate inland Harris

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Ralph Greig

Loch an Luig

One of the hundreds of small lochs among the gneiss of eastern Harris.

Anne Burgess

Loch SgÃ¹rr

The road is right on the brink of this small lochan.

Anne Burgess

Fionnsabhaigh

Finsbay is one of the scattered villages on the east side of Harris, settled by people evicted from the fertile machair land on the west during the Highand Clearances.

Anne Burgess

Finsbay

One of a handful of small settlements in Eastern Harris.

Anne Burgess

Sea Inlet at Ardvey

Marked on the map as a tidal pond, this is connected to the sea on the right, beyond the narrowest part. It is, unfortunately, difficult to photograph anything in this area without including the necessary evil of power lines.

Anne Burgess

Tidal Inlet at Aird Mhighe

The inlet is in this square but the house is in the next square.

Anne Burgess

Loch Fhionnsabhaigh

One of the larger sea-lochs on the east coast of Harris.

Anne Burgess

Loch Holmasaig

A small lochan, one of dozens alongside the Bays road.

Anne Burgess

Loch Huamabhat

One of the larger lochans in the wilderness of East Harris.

Anne Burgess

Fishing Station?

It's not immediately obvious what the reason for the large raft and jetties is.

Anne Burgess

Cnoc and Lochan Topography

The Lewisian gneiss typically produces topography with knolls or rocks interspersed with hollows that are occupied by small lochs. In geography and geology this is described as Cnoc and lochan topography.

Anne Burgess