Balnakeil Bay, Sutherland
Balnakeil Bay is situated at the north west point of Scotland at the end of the minor road running west out of Durness.
To the north of Durness lies the rocky headland of Faraid Head which projects 2 miles out in to the Pentland Firth and is the home of military installations .... and Puffins!
On the west side of the narrow stretch of land leading to Faraid Head is the wide sweeping curve and marram grass dunes of Balnakeil Bay.
The name Balnakeil is derived from the Gaelic "Baille ne Cille" (Village of the Church). The ruined chapel here was built in the 17th century but a church has stood at the location for at least 1200 years.
Date: 22nd June 2017
Location: view from the south side of the bay at the end of the unclassified road from Durness
To the north of Durness lies the rocky headland of Faraid Head which projects 2 miles out in to the Pentland Firth and is the home of military installations .... and Puffins!
On the west side of the narrow stretch of land leading to Faraid Head is the wide sweeping curve and marram grass dunes of Balnakeil Bay.
The name Balnakeil is derived from the Gaelic "Baille ne Cille" (Village of the Church). The ruined chapel here was built in the 17th century but a church has stood at the location for at least 1200 years.
Date: 22nd June 2017
Location: view from the south side of the bay at the end of the unclassified road from Durness
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