Càirinis

Settlement in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Càirinis

Pony and ruin, Carinish
Pony and ruin, Carinish Credit: Hugh Venables

Càirinis is a small village located in Inverness-shire, a historic county in the Scottish Highlands. Situated in the western part of the county, Càirinis is nestled between the picturesque Loch Broom and the rugged mountains of the region. The village is known for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere.

With a population of around 200 residents, Càirinis is a close-knit community that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life. The village is primarily residential, with traditional stone houses and charming cottages dotting the landscape. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife spotting.

Càirinis is also home to a small but welcoming community center, which serves as a hub for local gatherings, events, and social activities. The village has a primary school, ensuring that families have easy access to education for their children.

While Càirinis may be a peaceful hamlet, it is not far from larger towns. The nearby town of Ullapool, just a short drive away, offers a wider range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.

Visitors to Càirinis can expect to be greeted by breathtaking scenery, with panoramic views of the loch and mountains. The village's tranquil atmosphere and natural beauty make it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful escape in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Càirinis Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.519975/-7.3157649 or Grid Reference NF8160. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pony and ruin, Carinish
Pony and ruin, Carinish
End of the road at Àird Mhòr
End of the road at Àird Mhòr
House at Carinish
House at Carinish
Marshy area at Carinish Seemingly a naturally infilled loch.
Marshy area at Carinish
Seemingly a naturally infilled loch.
Outside Talla Chairinis, North Uist Outside a community hall
Outside Talla Chairinis, North Uist
Outside a community hall
Blar Chairinis Site of battle in 1601.
Blar Chairinis
Site of battle in 1601.
Stone barn at Carinish
Stone barn at Carinish
The ruins of Trinity Temple (Teampull na Trianaid) According to the plaque "Medieval monastery and college of European significance, founded by Beathag, daughter of Somhairle (Somerled).  Enlarged about 1350 to 1390 by Amie Mic Ruarie, first wife of John, Lord of the Isles.  Reconstructed in the 16th century.  Destroyed after the reformation.  Later restored in the 19th century by Dotair Ban."
The ruins of Trinity Temple (Teampull na Trianaid)
According to the plaque "Medieval monastery and college of European significance, founded by Beathag, daughter of Somhairle (Somerled). Enlarged about 1350 to 1390 by Amie Mic Ruarie, first wife of John, Lord of the Isles. Reconstructed in the 16th century. Destroyed after the reformation. Later restored in the 19th century by Dotair Ban."
Field and houses at Carinish And also the site of Feith na Fala (The ditch of blood) - a battle waged in 1601 between the MacLeods and the MacDonalds.
Field and houses at Carinish
And also the site of Feith na Fala (The ditch of blood) - a battle waged in 1601 between the MacLeods and the MacDonalds.
Bagh a’ Ghriasaiche
Bagh a’ Ghriasaiche
Fèithe na Fala - The ditch of blood
Fèithe na Fala - The ditch of blood
View from Temple View Hotel Teampull na Trionaid is a ruined 13th-century church and seminary at Carinish, North Uist, Scotland. Amie mac Ruari is said to have rebuilt the church in the 14th century after her divorce from John of Islay, Lord of the Isles. The ruins are protected as a scheduled monument.
View from Temple View Hotel
Teampull na Trionaid is a ruined 13th-century church and seminary at Carinish, North Uist, Scotland. Amie mac Ruari is said to have rebuilt the church in the 14th century after her divorce from John of Islay, Lord of the Isles. The ruins are protected as a scheduled monument.
Closer to the temple The ruins of Trinity Temple (Teampull na Trianaid)
Closer to the temple
The ruins of Trinity Temple (Teampull na Trianaid)
Free Church, Cairinis Current OS maps show this as a church, but older versions show it as a pub, which was its original purpose. Enough said.
Free Church, Cairinis
Current OS maps show this as a church, but older versions show it as a pub, which was its original purpose. Enough said.
A not very useful gate A rusty old metal gate at the point where a fence once crossed the track.
A not very useful gate
A rusty old metal gate at the point where a fence once crossed the track.
Track above Loch Creag nan Speireag This track, which is indistinct in places, forms part of the Hebridean Way, a relatively new walking route through the Western Isles.
Track above Loch Creag nan Speireag
This track, which is indistinct in places, forms part of the Hebridean Way, a relatively new walking route through the Western Isles.
Cotton grass, Creag nan Speireag Looking over cotton grass towards Loch nan Speireag and the houses at Gearraidh Cladach.
Cotton grass, Creag nan Speireag
Looking over cotton grass towards Loch nan Speireag and the houses at Gearraidh Cladach.
Moorcroft Campsite at low tide
Moorcroft Campsite at low tide
Show me another place!

Càirinis is located at Grid Ref: NF8160 (Lat: 57.519975, Lng: -7.3157649)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

Also known as: Carinish

What 3 Words

///pegs.bombard.album. Near Balivanich, Na h-Eileanan Siar

Related Wikis

Teampull na Trionaid

Teampull na Trionaid ("trinity church") is a ruined 13th-century Augustinian nunnery at Carinish, on North Uist, in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. �...

Battle of Carinish

The Battle of Carinish was a Scottish clan battle fought in North Uist in 1601. It was part of a year of feuding between Clan MacLeod of Dunvegan and the...

Carinish

Carinish (Scottish Gaelic: Càirinis), is a hamlet on North Uist, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. It is in the south of the island, about two miles (three...

Bail' Iochdrach

Bail' Iochdrach or Baliochrach (Scottish Gaelic: Am Baile Ìochdrach) is a village on Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Baliochrach is within the...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.519975,-7.3157649
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 14:00; Sa 09:30
Post Box Type: lamp
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Lat/Long: 57.5238889/-7.3144068
Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Payment Coins: yes
Lat/Long: 57.524198/-7.3145919
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 57.5171415/-7.3148996
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 57.5183217/-7.3183545
Parking
Lat/Long: 57.5195628/-7.3169181
Càirinis
Name En: Carinish
Name Gd: Càirinis
Place: village
Wikidata: Q5039639
Wikipedia: en:Carinish
Lat/Long: 57.5195336/-7.3146663
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 57.5206323/-7.3088005
Bus Stop
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 6010774
Naptan NaptanCode: 94726572
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 57.5225833/-7.3139173
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 57.5215608/-7.3162026
Bagh a' Ghriasaiche
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 57.5235778/-7.3193622
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 57.5217156/-7.3134211
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 57.5210633/-7.317012
Historic: yes
Note: Battle of Carinish - "Ditch of blood"
Lat/Long: 57.5220208/-7.3137269
Description: Hebriden Way - Unofficial Post?
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 57.522898/-7.3122464
Description: Hebriden Way - Unofficial Post?
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 57.5232987/-7.311534
Carabhat
Place: neighbourhood
Lat/Long: 57.5226273/-7.3135525
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5222067/-7.3119566
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5226676/-7.3111305
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5237305/-7.3115972
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5238376/-7.3126979
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5220496/-7.3114179
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.52285/-7.3119188
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5233647/-7.3123589
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5236962/-7.3134847
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.5242751/-7.3150783
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.521707/-7.3129114
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5217242/-7.3119646
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.521092/-7.3125493
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5212158/-7.3127639
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.520958/-7.3123348
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.520886/-7.3132977
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5205374/-7.3138288
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5201773/-7.3143974
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5204683/-7.315135
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5209206/-7.3143223
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5212446/-7.3137456
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5215255/-7.3148104
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5200189/-7.3159477
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5198691/-7.3174363
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5194989/-7.3152584
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5191921/-7.315658
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5188608/-7.3161006
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.518953/-7.3157868
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5195796/-7.3160255
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5181536/-7.3170045
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5167376/-7.3150116
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5173239/-7.315202
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5180801/-7.3154917
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5184734/-7.3156232
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5175904/-7.3177421
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5171525/-7.3182839
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5167837/-7.3187479
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5164394/-7.3192093
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.5213799/-7.3099887
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.520844/-7.3162554
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5215642/-7.3140399
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 57.5175452/-7.3206303
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5211501/-7.3155822
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.5203838/-7.3167865
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.520067/-7.31717
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 57.5179048/-7.3200238
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 57.5191142/-7.3176168
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Càirinis?

Leave your review of Càirinis below (or comments, questions and feedback).