Eilean Sùbhainn facts for kids
Meaning of name | Possibly "island of berries" |
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OS grid reference | NG923722 |
Coordinates | 57°41′N 5°29′W / 57.69°N 5.48°W |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Loch Maree |
Area | 118 ha |
Area rank | 141 (Freshwater: 2) |
Highest elevation | 36 m |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Highland |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
Eilean Sùbhainn is the largest of several small islands in Loch Maree, Wester Ross, Scotland. It is the second largest freshwater island in Scotland after Inchmurrin.
Lying a mile (2 km) northeast of Talladale, the island is partially forested and uninhabited. It rises to 36m (118 feet) and extends to 118 ha (292 acres). The island is a nature reserve and includes several small lochans.
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