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Freiceadain (Uamh nam)

Gairloch, between Port Henderson & Opinan, Ross & Cromarty.

Cave

Possible duplicate of Uamh an Fhreicadain.

Alternative Names: Uamh nam Freiceadain, Fhreiceadain (Uamh an), Cave of the Watching Place.

Notes: Name applied to mound, site of dun or stronghold of McLeods, said to be derived from recess in face of hill towards sea.

Uamh nam Freiceadain is a natural rocky hillock, 125ft. O.D., situated at NG 7456 7354, 100.0m S of House No. 2, Port Henderson. The "Long straight bank", mentioned by J H Dixon 1886, running along the top of the N slopes, is also a natural formation with living rock visible in it. The name "Uamh an Freiceadain" means "the cave of the watching place", and previously referred to a shallow cave situated at NG 7455 7356, in the N side of the hillock, but now refers to the hillock itself. The cave may have been used as a look-out point, but there is now no evidence to suggest a stronghold, although the tradition is still upheld. Cave surveyed at 1/2500. Visited by OS (N K B) 26 March 1965.