Sgeir Maol Mhoraidh

Island in Ross-shire

Scotland

Sgeir Maol Mhoraidh

Loch na h-Uamhaidh Beag Credit: David Brown

Sgeir Maol Mhoraidh is a small uninhabited island located off the coast of Ross-shire, in the Highland region of Scotland. Also known as the Great Strome Skerry, it is situated in the Inner Sound, near the Isle of Skye.

Measuring approximately 40 meters in length and 20 meters in width, Sgeir Maol Mhoraidh is a rocky outcrop that rises sharply from the surrounding sea. The island is characterized by its rugged terrain, with steep cliffs and jagged rocks. It is mostly devoid of vegetation, save for a few patches of hardy grasses and seaweed.

Due to its remote location and challenging topography, Sgeir Maol Mhoraidh is home to a diverse range of seabirds. It serves as an important breeding ground and nesting site for species such as puffins, guillemots, razorbills, and gulls. The surrounding waters are also rich in marine life, attracting seals, dolphins, and occasionally whales.

Access to Sgeir Maol Mhoraidh is limited and can be difficult, as there are no regular ferry services to the island. However, it can be observed from various viewpoints along the coast of Ross-shire, offering stunning vistas and a glimpse into the untamed beauty of the Scottish coastline.

The island's isolation and untouched natural environment make Sgeir Maol Mhoraidh a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and photographers seeking unique and captivating images of Scotland's wild landscapes.

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Sgeir Maol Mhoraidh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.872589/-5.7025085 or Grid Reference NG8093. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loch na h-Uamhaidh Beag

David Brown

The car park at Cove

Here there are information boards describing the part Loch Ewe played in the WW2 Arctic Convoys.

Gordon Brown

Information board at Rubha nan Sasan, Cove

This describes the part Loch Ewe played in the WW2 Arctic Convoys.

Gordon Brown

New house near Cove

Gordon Brown

Beach with rusting lifeboats

David Brown

Stac Rhuadh

An attempt to get on the Stac thwarted by a huge chasm!

David Brown

Bouldery beach with wrecked lifeboats

The beach is at a bay south of Eilean Furadh Mòr near to where, on 26 Feb 1944, the US 'Liberty Ship', William H. Welch foundered and was lost with most of her crew. The rusting remains of several of the ship's lifeboats lie on the beach

Trevor Littlewood

Remains of lifeboat

This is the remains of one of the lifeboats from the William H Welch, a liberty ship which went aground near here on 25th February 1944.

Doug Lee

Remains of lifeboat

This is the remains of one of the lifeboats from the William H Welch, a liberty ship which went aground near here on 25th February 1944.

Doug Lee

Eilean Furadh MÃ²r

Typical narrow Hydro pillar design. Neatly lettered cap "HMS COOK 1951" Landed off RIB onto rocks and scrambled easy slabs to pillar which is at summit. Very nice little island. Alan Holmes group charter out of Ullapool with only 5 out of 12 in the group bagging the island and the trig.

Rude Health

Wrecked lifeboats from the William H Welch

The Liberty ship the William H Welch ran aground with loss of 72 lives. The lifeboats washed ashore but had not been used.

Roger McLachlan

Eilean Furadh Mor over Caolas an Fhuraidh

Taken from the headland adjacent to Stac Rhuadh. I was actually 60m outside the grid square when I took the picture. Getting onto the stack would prove an interesting challenge.

Roger McLachlan

Sgeir Mhor

Sgeir is gaelic for skerry, a small rocky island. Although at low tide is you can walk out to the point.

Roger McLachlan

Loch an t-Sean -inbhir

Looking towards the sea which can be just glimpsed in the background

Roger McLachlan

Loch na h-Uamhaidh Moire

Taken from the highest point in the gridsquare looking east.

Roger McLachlan

Rusty remains of boat on beach

Dave Coustick

Cliffs on Eilean Furadh MÃ²r

The island has very lush vegetation, probably because there have been no sheep since the spring.

Roger McLachlan

Eilean Furadh MÃ²r

Looking along just about the whole length of the island, just under 0.5 km. Plenty of seals around the island, and I saw a rat scurrying through the undergrowth.

Roger McLachlan

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Sgeir Maol Mhoraidh is located at Grid Ref: NG8093 (Lat: 57.872589, Lng: -5.7025085)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands