Tanera Beag
Island Tiny uninhabited island in Scotland's Summer Isles
Tanera Beag is a tiny Summer Isle often included on boat trips for short coastal walks and seabird watching rather than overnight stays.
Tanera Beag is a small island in the Summer Isles group off the northwest coast of Scotland, in the waters of Loch Broom and the North Atlantic. The name means “little Tanera” in Scottish Gaelic and it lies adjacent to the larger island Tanera Mf2r.
The island is uninhabited and forms part of the mixed rocky and heath landscapes typical of the Summer Isles, with sheltered channels and small anchorage points used historically for fishing and crofting. It is visited from the mainland for day trips and by boat operators working from nearby coastal towns.
- Archipelago context: One of the small islands in the Summer Isles group off the northwest coast of Scotland, located close to its larger neighbour Tanera Mf2r.
How to Get to Tanera Beag #
Access is by private charter boat from mainland departure points such as Lochinver, Achiltibuie or Ullapool. There are no scheduled ferry services; landing depends entirely on weather and skipper experience.
Tips for Visiting Tanera Beag #
- Charter a boat from the mainland or neighbouring islands (Ullapool, Achiltibuie) - there are no scheduled ferries to the Summer Isles.
- Respect the seasonal nature of any remaining accommodation on Tanera Mòr; services operate sporadically and often by prior arrangement.
- Look for seal colonies on rocky skerries nearby; the summer months are best for wildlife viewing.
Best Time to Visit Tanera Beag #
Summer is the sensible season for visits; outside that window weather and sea conditions make access difficult.
Weather & Climate near Tanera Beag #
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1640 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (180 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (163 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (187 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (200 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (185 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
