Eilean Mhic Coinnich facts for kids
| Gaelic name | Eilean Mhic Coinnich |
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| OS grid reference | NR161523 |
| Coordinates | 55°40′52″N 6°31′05″W / 55.681°N 6.518°W |
Quick facts for kids Physical geography |
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| Island group | Islay |
| Area | 17.3 ha (0.067 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 10 m (33 ft) |
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| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Argyll and Bute |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
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Eilean Mhic Coinnich, also known as Mackenzie Island, is a small island in Scotland. It is an uninhabited island, meaning no one lives there. The island covers about 17.3 hectares (which is about 42.7 acres).
Eilean Mhic Coinnich is located near the southern end of the Rinns of Islay peninsula. This peninsula is part of Islay, a larger island in the Inner Hebrides. The Inner Hebrides are a group of islands off the west coast of Scotland.
Where is Mackenzie Island?
This island sits just off the coast from a village called Portnahaven. It is also north of another island named Orsay. Both Portnahaven and Orsay are part of the Inner Hebrides.
Island Ownership Over Time
Eilean Mhic Coinnich was put up for sale in March 2008. At that time, its owner, Gilbert MacNab, used the island to graze his cattle. This means he let his cows eat grass there.
In 2010, the island was available for around £90,000. It was eventually sold in 2012 for £55,000. The new owner was Piers Casimir-Mrowczynski, a teacher from St Albans in England.
