Calbha Mòr Explained

Calbha Mòr should not be confused with Calve Island.

Location Map:Scotland Sutherland
Coordinates:58.28°N -5.13°W
Gridreference:NC167367
Celtic Name:Calbha Mòr
Meaning Of Name:Large calf island[1]
Area:70 ha[2]
Area Rank:174=
Highest Elevation:67m (220feet)
Population:Uninhabited
Island Group:Islands of Sutherland
Local Authority:Highland

Calbha Mòr is a tidal islet in Eddrachillis Bay, Sutherland, Scotland.

Geography

Calbha Mòr lies north of the Kylesku Bridge and west of the Duartmore forest in a location that is relatively inaccessible from the A894 road. It is 70ha[2] in area and comprises two rounded hills, the higher of which reaches 67m (220feet).[2]

It is separated from its smaller neighbour, Calbha Beag, by a channel 11m (36feet) deep.[3] Calbha Beag is 45ha in area.[2]

The sheltered Bàgh Chalbha lies to the east[4] and a large escape of fish from a fish farm here took place in 2003.[5]

References

58.2811°N -5.1269°W

Notes and References

  1. Mac an Tàilleir p. 25
  2. http://www.argyll-yachtcharters.co.uk/Scottish%20Islands.pdf Rick Livingstone’s Tables of the Islands of Scotland
  3. http://www.anchorageworld.com/content/calbha-mor Calbha Mòr
  4. Web site: Calbha Site 5. Scottish Government . 2022-01-27 .
  5. http://www.steelheadermag.com/staniford0303.html "Mass escape of fake salmon in North West Sutherland"