Knockaird

Settlement in Ross-shire

Scotland

Knockaird

Skaraval at Port Nis View along the coast from Skaraval at Port Nis. — Skaraval at Port Nis Credit: Ajay Tegala

Knockaird is a small village located in the county of Ross-shire, in the Scottish Highlands. Situated near the eastern coast of Scotland, Knockaird is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and natural beauty. It lies approximately 10 miles west of the town of Tain and 25 miles north of Inverness, the capital of the Highlands.

The village is characterized by its tranquil and rural setting, with rolling hills, vast farmland, and scattered residential properties. The area is known for its stunning views of the surrounding countryside, offering residents and visitors alike a peaceful and idyllic retreat.

Despite its small size, Knockaird benefits from its proximity to nearby towns and cities. This allows residents to access a range of amenities, including shops, schools, healthcare facilities, and leisure activities. The village also benefits from good transportation links, with several major roads connecting it to surrounding areas.

The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, with many residents engaged in farming activities. This contributes to the village’s charming rural atmosphere and provides a livelihood for many of its inhabitants. Additionally, the area is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities, such as hiking, fishing, and birdwatching, attracting nature enthusiasts from far and wide.

Knockaird offers a tight-knit community and a friendly atmosphere, with residents often participating in local events and gatherings. The village provides a peaceful and picturesque living environment, ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life surrounded by stunning natural landscapes.

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Knockaird Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.493972/-6.2405557 or Grid Reference NB5364. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Skaraval at Port Nis

View along the coast from Skaraval at Port Nis.

Ajay Tegala

Dun Eistean cairn with distant view of Butt of Lewis lighthouse

Catherine Morgan

Dun Eistean bridge and houses in Knockaird

Catherine Morgan

Port of Ness

Catherine Morgan

Port of Ness Post Office

Catherine Morgan

Rocky headland at Port of Ness

Houses at Callicvol sit above the beach.

Alan Reid

Port Nis

In around 1999, the Ordnance Survey replaced English-language placenames in the Western Isles with Gaelic-language names. Some of the more prominent features (e.g. Isle of Barra; Stornoway; Sound of Harris) do have bilingual labels but, on the whole, villages, lochs, peaks etc. generally have the Gaelic names on the modern-day mapping. Because the English versions have a tendency not to appear on the maps any more, I have decided to use them in my image titles and, as such, a translation will be readily available from the Gaelic labelling on the map. (NB I have not translated some of the more minor loch and river names, where I have not easily found the English version.)

Ralph Greig

St Molveg's Church, Eoropie

Colin Park

A857 entering Port of Ness

Colin Park

Harbour at Port of Ness

Colin Park

Footbridge linking Lewis with Dun Eistean

Colin Park

Dun Eistean & connecting bridge near Butt of Lewis

Colin Park

Cunndal Drownings Memorial, Eoropie

This is a memorial to the men lost here on 5th March 1885, when the local fishing fleet was caught in a terrible gale. Two boats attempted to seek shelter at Cunndal, just north of this point. Both boats and twelve men – all from Eoropie - were lost.

Colin Park