Heilam, on Loch Eriboll, Highland, Scotland
Ard Neackie Lime Kilns
Industrial heritage
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6.2
Wildland
Under 1 hour
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Why it's Wildland
6.2Four old lime kilns stand on the Heilam promontory above Loch Eriboll, where an industrial remnant and a stark Highland sea-loch setting meet.
The appeal is the contrast: substantial remains of a lime-working site set on a remote promontory beside Loch Eriboll. It offers a compact, distinctive encounter with Highland industrial history and landscape rather than a developed visitor attraction.
Atmospheric · Wild
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The experience
Explore the visible remains from a safe distance and take in their setting on the Heilam promontory. The site is best treated as a short heritage stop; access details are limited, so check before setting out.
Things to do
See the lime kilns
Look at the remains of the lime kilns, described in a visitor source as four large kilns built around 1870. Keep to safe ground and do not enter unstable structures.
Under 30 minutes
Look for the quarry remains
The historic record identifies Ard Neackie as a limekilns and quarry site. Look for the visible quarry cutting and other remains without climbing on the structures.
Take in the lochside setting
Pause to appreciate the contrast between the industrial remains and the Loch Eriboll setting. Access to the shoreline is not confirmed.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 30 minutes
A short look around the kilns
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View the lime kilns and quarry remains from a safe position.
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Take in the setting on the Heilam promontory beside Loch Eriboll.
Verified history
The historic record identifies Ard Neackie as a limekilns and quarry site, also known as Heilam Ferry and Eriboll Limeworks. A visitor guide describes four large kilns built around 1870 and associates the site with the Reay estate's lime production and sea-borne trade. The supplied sources do not establish further dates or operational details.
Hidden details
The quarry cutting — Historic record imagery identifies a quarry cutting at the site. Look for it as a distinct feature alongside the kiln remains.
When to go
· No verified best time. Check weather and local conditions before travelling.
The supplied sources do not identify a seasonal advantage.
Weather and exposure conditions are not detailed in the supplied sources. Check the forecast before travelling and take appropriate care at the lochside.
Worth pairing with
Smoo Cave
A possible separate sightseeing stop mentioned in a travel guide for the area; check distance, access and current conditions before planning a combined visit.
Sango Sands
A possible coastal pairing mentioned in a travel guide. Confirm travel time and access before combining it with Ard Neackie.
What to look for
Look for the four kiln structures and the quarry remains. From a safe position, notice how the industrial site sits against the open waterside landscape.
The story
Industry
Best time to go
Check local conditions before travelling; no season-specific information is confirmed.
No verified best time of day or seasonal advice is available. Check weather and local conditions before travelling.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
Photographers · History lovers
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Practical information
Opening & access
A remote historic site on the Heilam promontory. Visitor accounts describe walking around the kilns, but public access and conditions are not confirmed here; check before visiting and keep clear of unstable structures and edges. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Parking
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Toilets
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Food & drink
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Dogs
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Accessibility
Surface, gradients and access to the kilns are not confirmed. Check conditions before visiting and do not enter unstable structures.
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Cost
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Water
Sea loch
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Around Ard Neackie Lime Kilns
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
