Eilean an Ròin Mòr facts for kids
| Gaelic name | Eilean an Ròin Mòr |
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| Meaning of name | large seal island |
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| OS grid reference | NC177584 |
| Coordinates | 58°28′34″N 5°07′37″W / 58.476°N 5.127°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Highland / Islands of Sutherland |
| Area | 33 hectares (0.13 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 63 metres (207 ft) |
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| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Highland |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
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Eilean an Ròin Mòr is a small, rocky island located in the northwest part of Sutherland, Scotland. Its name, "Eilean an Ròin Mòr," comes from Scottish Gaelic and means "large seal island." This suggests that seals might often visit or live around its shores.
The island is not very big, covering about 33 hectares (which is roughly the size of 33 football fields). No people live on Eilean an Ròin Mòr, making it an uninhabited island.
Geography of Eilean an Ròin Mòr
Eilean an Ròin Mòr is found near the beautiful Oldshoremore beach. It has a smaller neighbour called Eilean an Ròin Beag. Together, these islands form a rocky area that sticks out into the sea.
A very narrow channel of water separates Eilean an Ròin Mòr from the mainland. This means it is very close to the coast. The island itself is mostly made of rocks and does not have much plant life growing on it. Its highest point is about 63 meters (around 207 feet) above sea level.
