Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bàgh nam Faoileann
In or near Balivanich.
Bàgh nam Faoileann — a natural feature in scotland highlands.

Rupert Fleetingly — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Bàgh nam Faoileann is a named natural feature in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Bàgh nam Faoileann is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands. This area is characterised by its rugged coastline and scenic views, providing a striking example of the region's natural beauty. Visitors can expect to encounter diverse wildlife and the dramatic interplay of land and sea, typical of the Highland landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3833, -7.2833
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS8 5PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- manual: geonames-2649703 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bàgh nam Faoileann?
- Bàgh nam Faoileann is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS8 5PD).
- What is Bàgh nam Faoileann?
- Bàgh nam Faoileann — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Bàgh nam Faoileann?
- Drivers can use postcode HS8 5PD.
- How do I get to Bàgh nam Faoileann?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS8 5PD. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.