Seanna Chnoc facts for kids
| Gaelic name | Flodaigh |
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| Norse name | Flot-ay |
| Meaning of name | raft island |
 Seana Chnoc (at left) and Bearasaigh from the south west. Stac nam Balg is just visible to the left of Seanna Chnoc |
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| OS grid reference | NB116413 |
| Coordinates | 58°16′N 6°55′W / 58.27°N 6.91°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Outer Hebrides |
| Area | <10 ha |
| Highest elevation | 91 metres (299 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar |
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Seanna Chnoc (which means "old hill" in English) is a small island, also known as Seana Bheinn. It is located in the outer part of Loch Ròg, a sea loch on the island of Lewis in Scotland. This tiny island lies to the northwest of Great Bernera and Bearasaigh.
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Exploring Seanna Chnoc
Seanna Chnoc is a small, uninhabited island. It is known for its rugged landscape. The highest point on the island is about 91 meters (299 feet) tall.
Nearby Features
Just offshore to the north of Seanna Chnoc is a rock formation called Stac nam Balg. The island also has a cave located on its northwest side. These features add to the wild beauty of the area.
Visiting the Island
There are no regular boats that go to Seanna Chnoc. However, you can sometimes find local boat trips that will take you close to the island. This allows visitors to see the island and its surroundings up close.
A Look Back in Time
Seanna Chnoc has a long history, even though it is small. In the early 1800s, the island might have been known by a different name, Garvilan.
What Old Records Say
In 1549, a writer named Dean Monro wrote about the islands of Scotland. He mentioned an island called Garvellan. He described it as being good for keeping animals and for fishing. This island belonged to a clan chief called Mccloyd of Leozus. Many historians believe that this Garvellan was actually Seanna Chnoc.
