Ach na Cloiche

Settlement in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Ach na Cloiche

House at Tarscabhaig A house with a beautiful situation and a fine view to the south.
House at Tarscabhaig Credit: Anne Burgess

Ach na Cloiche is a small village located in the Inverness-shire area of the Scottish Highlands. With a population of around 200 residents, it is nestled amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Great Glen and surrounded by majestic mountains.

The village is renowned for its tranquility and natural beauty, making it a popular destination for tourists seeking a peaceful retreat. Visitors are captivated by the picturesque landscapes, with rolling hills, dense forests, and the nearby Loch Ness adding to its allure.

Ach na Cloiche offers a range of outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts, including hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. The area is home to numerous species of birds, deer, and other wildlife, making it a haven for nature lovers.

Despite its small size, Ach na Cloiche has a close-knit community that takes pride in its heritage. The village has a charming primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, providing a sense of community and a place for social gatherings.

The surrounding area offers a wealth of attractions for visitors to explore. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, is just a short drive away and offers a range of cultural and historical sites, including Inverness Castle and the Culloden Battlefield.

Overall, Ach na Cloiche is a hidden gem in the Scottish Highlands, offering breathtaking natural beauty, a strong sense of community, and easy access to a range of attractions.

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Ach na Cloiche Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.107691/-5.984965 or Grid Reference NG5808. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

House at Tarscabhaig A house with a beautiful situation and a fine view to the south.
House at Tarscabhaig
A house with a beautiful situation and a fine view to the south.
Looking towards Sithean Mòr This little glen above Achnacloich is on the northern slope of Sithean Mòr, which is in the next square.
Looking towards Sithean Mòr
This little glen above Achnacloich is on the northern slope of Sithean Mòr, which is in the next square.
Bàgh Tharsgabhaig The southern beach in Tarskavaig Bay (near Achnacloich) at low water.
The Cuillin is covered by cloud, but Blabheinn is attempting to make an appearance (centre). Belig is clear to the right.
Bàgh Tharsgabhaig
The southern beach in Tarskavaig Bay (near Achnacloich) at low water. The Cuillin is covered by cloud, but Blabheinn is attempting to make an appearance (centre). Belig is clear to the right.
Houses in Achnacloich A small settlement above the west coast of the Sleat peninsula.
Houses in Achnacloich
A small settlement above the west coast of the Sleat peninsula.
Moorland on Sleat A shallow glen drains a tract of moorland into the Gillean Burn.
Moorland on Sleat
A shallow glen drains a tract of moorland into the Gillean Burn.
Gillean Burn You can't actually see the burn that drains this ground, but it flows through the gully in the distance.
Gillean Burn
You can't actually see the burn that drains this ground, but it flows through the gully in the distance.
Sleat Scrubland Scrubby vegetation beside the road to Tarscabhaig.
Sleat Scrubland
Scrubby vegetation beside the road to Tarscabhaig.
Beside the lane to Tarskavaig In the middle of the Sleat peninsula.
Beside the lane to Tarskavaig
In the middle of the Sleat peninsula.
Tarscavaig - 1980 Tarscavaig, Isle of Skye.
Tarskavaig is a crofting village on the West coast of Sleat on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It sits in a glen which meets Tarskavaig Bay and lies opposite the Isles of Eigg, Rum and Canna. 
It is often said that Tarskavaig has the best view of the Cuillin in Skye.
Tarscavaig - 1980
Tarscavaig, Isle of Skye. Tarskavaig is a crofting village on the West coast of Sleat on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It sits in a glen which meets Tarskavaig Bay and lies opposite the Isles of Eigg, Rum and Canna. It is often said that Tarskavaig has the best view of the Cuillin in Skye.
Beach at Gillean A view south over autumn-coloured moorland from the unclassified road to Tarskavaig.
Beach at Gillean
A view south over autumn-coloured moorland from the unclassified road to Tarskavaig.
Tarskavaig Bay An autumn view to compare to John Allan's springtime photograph taken from the same spot. 
(<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/816610">NG5809 : Tarskavaig Bay</a>).
Tarskavaig Bay
An autumn view to compare to John Allan's springtime photograph taken from the same spot. (NG5809 : Tarskavaig Bay).
Tarskavaig Bay Tarskavaig Bay, Isle of Skye, July 2001 with Tarskavaig Point in the foreground. In the distance can be seen the Cuillin Hills.
Tarskavaig Bay
Tarskavaig Bay, Isle of Skye, July 2001 with Tarskavaig Point in the foreground. In the distance can be seen the Cuillin Hills.
Disused church at Tarskavaig Notice how the roof of the side building has collapsed compared to this photo in 2006 <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/173960" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/173960">Link</a>
Disused church at Tarskavaig
Notice how the roof of the side building has collapsed compared to this photo in 2006 Link
Old boat hull It's hard to visualise what size this boat must have been, but my boot (for scale) indicates that it was not a small rowing boat.
Old boat hull
It's hard to visualise what size this boat must have been, but my boot (for scale) indicates that it was not a small rowing boat.
Tarskavaig Free Church Tarskavaig Free church and school, built circa 1860, and believed to have been abandoned circa 1960.
Tarskavaig Free Church
Tarskavaig Free church and school, built circa 1860, and believed to have been abandoned circa 1960.
Tarskavaig Free Church - Pier Pier was built circa 1846/7 to provide assistance during a period of extreme hardship (Potato Blight).  The crofters were apparently given a bowl of meal for a day's work on the pier.
Tarskavaig Free Church - Pier
Pier was built circa 1846/7 to provide assistance during a period of extreme hardship (Potato Blight). The crofters were apparently given a bowl of meal for a day's work on the pier.
Descending from Loch Dhùghaill On the Sleat loop road, heading down the glen to meet the west coast at Gillean.
Descending from Loch Dhùghaill
On the Sleat loop road, heading down the glen to meet the west coast at Gillean.
Tarskavaig church and schoolhouse Located beyond the end of the current road, the 19th century church is disused.
Tarskavaig church and schoolhouse
Located beyond the end of the current road, the 19th century church is disused.
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Ach na Cloiche is located at Grid Ref: NG5808 (Lat: 57.107691, Lng: -5.984965)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

Also known as: Achnacloich

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Achnacloich
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Population: 22
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Gillean
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