2013

NG3898 : Western end of the Galtachan

taken 13 years ago, near to Galta Mòr [other features], Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Great Britain

Western end of the Galtachan
Western end of the Galtachan
Galta Mòr and a few tidal skerries to the west. A theory for the etymology is that it derives from a Norse word that is the root of 'gable' in English.

There is another tidal rock further to the west, Damhag, but it was still underwater at this stage of the tide.

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Geographical Context: Coastal Islands Rocks, Scree, Cliffs
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NG3898   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Toby Speight   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 29 September, 2013   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 2 October, 2013
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NG 3879 9843 [10m precision]
WGS84: 57:53.9131N 6:24.6056W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NG 38677 98448
View Direction
EAST (about 90 degrees)
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Image classification(about): Geograph (First for NG3898) · First in 5 Years (TPoint) (about)
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