Baile Gearr

Settlement in Ross-shire

Scotland

Baile Gearr

Mealabost Beach The sea is rather less benign than when <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1345383">NB4057 : Mealabost Beach</a> was taken. Low tide has exposed the rocky zone below the pebble beach. — Mealabost Beach Credit: Anne Burgess

Baile Gearr is a small village located in Ross-shire, a historic county in the Scottish Highlands. Nestled amidst stunning natural beauty, this picturesque village is known for its tranquil atmosphere and scenic surroundings. Baile Gearr is situated near the western coast of Scotland, offering breathtaking views of the nearby Loch Carron and the surrounding mountains.

The village is home to a close-knit community of locals who take pride in their heritage and traditional way of life. The houses in Baile Gearr are mostly traditional stone cottages, adding to the village's charm and character. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, making it a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Baile Gearr is a popular destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks along the village lanes, taking in the stunning vistas and enjoying the fresh Highland air. The nearby Loch Carron offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water activities.

Despite its small size, Baile Gearr has a strong sense of community and hosts various local events throughout the year. The village's residents actively participate in these events, showcasing their talents in traditional music, dance, and storytelling.

In summary, Baile Gearr is a hidden gem in Ross-shire, offering visitors a chance to experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands in a peaceful and idyllic setting.

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Baile Gearr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.411948/-6.4539852 or Grid Reference NB3955. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mealabost Beach

The sea is rather less benign than when NB4057 : Mealabost Beach was taken. Low tide has exposed the rocky zone below the pebble beach.

Anne Burgess

Mealabost Bhuirgh

Called Mealabost Buirgh (Mealabost of Borve) to distinguish it from other places named Mealasta, though even that is potentially confusing because there are at least two different places called N Buirgh (Borve).

Anne Burgess

The Eyes Have It

In fact, this isn't a boulder with eyes carved into it. This is what happens when a polystyrene (or something similar) float spends too long being buffeted by the waves. The surface has been abraded away, revealing the material of which the float consists.

Anne Burgess

Foreshore at Mealabost Bhuirgh

Grey gneiss, blackened by organic matter, breaks the force of the waves at Mealabost.

Anne Burgess

Borve Hotel

Large Lewis hotel on a river terrace above the Abhainn Bhuirgh / Borve Water.

Colin Smith

Bridge at Borve

This bridge carries the A857 over the Abhainn Bhuirgh. There are what looks like the remains of an earlier bridge next to it.

Robert Struthers

Borve Minimarket

John Lucas

Cliff near Coig Peighinnean Bhuirgh

A mix of unconsolidated deposits, not always a match for Atlantic storms.

Hugh Venables

Eroding cliff

Interesting deposits revealed by the coastal erosion. Compare to SW3530 : Climate history revealed! from Cornwall. Here the raised beach and glacial deposits are the other way around. This is because the raised beach is a recent feature, raised by the isostatic rebound of the ground after the weight of the ice sheet was removed by the end of the last glacial period.

Hugh Venables

Borve Free Church

Hugh Venables

Allt Grunndal

Hugh Venables

The old bridge at Borve

Peter Moore

Empty house, Borve

Hugh Venables

Cladach Lag na Greine, Isle of Lewis

The entry for Cladach Lag na Greine in the OS Name Book of 1848-1852 reads, "A portion of shore between high and low water mark which is composed of shelving rock, boulders and shingle. Signifies Shore of Sunny Hollow".

Claire Pegrum

Cladach Lag na Greine, Isle of Lewis

Claire Pegrum

Croftland, Cuivatotar, Isle of Lewis

The OS Name Book of 1848-1852 describes this land as, "a low, arable hill, on the sea-shore, at the north end of Seadair Iochdrach. There are a good number of ruins upon it. It produces tolerably good crops, though full of small rocks".

Claire Pegrum