Teampall Challuim Chille

Heritage Site in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Teampall Challuim Chille

BEA Vickers Viscount at Benbecula Airfield Credit: Alan Reid

Teampall Challuim Chille, also known as St. Columba's Church, is a historic site located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The church dates back to the 16th century and is considered a significant heritage site in the area.

The church is made of stone and features traditional Scottish architectural elements, such as a pointed roof and arched windows. The interior of the church is simple yet elegant, with wooden pews and a small altar at the front of the building.

Teampall Challuim Chille is surrounded by a peaceful graveyard, where many of the local community members have been laid to rest over the centuries. The site offers visitors a chance to explore the rich history of the area and pay their respects to those who have come before.

In addition to its historical significance, Teampall Challuim Chille is also a place of worship for the local community, with regular services held throughout the year. The church is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, seeking to experience the beauty and tranquility of this ancient Scottish landmark.

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Teampall Challuim Chille Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.467/-7.363 or Grid Reference NF7854. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

BEA Vickers Viscount at Benbecula Airfield

Alan Reid

Marestail (Hippuris vulgaris)

A plant that always grows in water, for once conveniently close enough to the land to be photographed.

Anne Burgess

Irish Lady's-tresses (Spiranthes romanzoffiana)

A member of the orchid family, with a very western distribution.

Anne Burgess

DÃ¹n Buidhe

The 'yellow fort' is on a peninsula, almost an islet, in Loch Dùn Mhurchaidh.

Anne Burgess

Boulder Dyke

On a peninsula in Loch Dùn Mhurchaidh.

Anne Burgess

Ragged Robin (Silene flos-cuculi)

Previously known as Lychnis flos-cuculi.

Anne Burgess

Shore at Clachan Garbh, Benbecula

Douglas Nelson

Shore at Clachan Garbh, Benbecula

Douglas Nelson

Houses at Baile a' Mhanaich/Balivanich

On the western edge of the village.

M J Richardson

The B892 at Baile a' Mhanaich/Balivanich

Looking east towards the main part of the village and airfield.

M J Richardson

MacLennans at Baile a' Mhanaich/Balivanich

A well-stocked store in Benbecula.

M J Richardson

Baile a' Mhanaich

Mick Garratt

Beach at Baile a' Mhanaich

Looking to the rocks of An Ceòthan.

John Allan

Beach at Baile a' Mhanaich

Right beside Benbecula Airport. The runways are on top of the visible sand dunes on the right.

John Allan

Dun Buidhe

The dun is situated on the further island, and although there's a lot of stones around it, one would be hard pressed to identify anything of a built nature.

Gordon Hatton

Artwork in Baile a' Mhanaich (Balavanich)

An attractive mosaic in a small park near the school in Baile a' Mhanaich. This is not, however, one of the 'Roadends' sculptures (as I first thought it might be). That is in the grounds of the adjacent school. I now think that I did see the sculpture from a distance without realising that that was 'it'. In these enlightened times, lone males entering school grounds are regarded with extreme suspicion: if they have a camera then that is almost a confession of guilt. What nonsense! But it is, perhaps, a pity that those who located these 'Roadends' sculptures did not have regard to this issue. There are many anglicised versions of the name Baile a' Mhanaich, including Balivanich, Ballivanich, and Bailivanish (the former name of the RAF airfield here). My 'Balavanich' comes from the 'Roadends' plaque in NF8963, which I assumed to be reasonably authoritative. I have been told that 'Balavanich' is a good indication to an English speaker of the pronunciation of Baile a' Mhanaich, and so I have used that version here.

David Purchase

Housing Estate, Balivanich

Baile Mhanaich, the largest settlement on Benbecula - with a large military presence. Link

Colin Smith

Runway at Benbecula Airport

View from An Ceothan of a small sandy bay and the end of a runway at the civil / military Benbecula Airport. The mountains of North Uist are on the skyline. Link

Colin Smith

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Teampall Challuim Chille is located at Grid Ref: NF7854 (Lat: 57.467, Lng: -7.363)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands