Shieldaig Island facts for kids
 |
|
| OS grid reference | NG8100554312 |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 57°31′32″N 5°39′33″W / 57.525631°N 5.6591314°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Area | 13 hectares (0.05 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 134 feet |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Highland |
 |
|
Shieldaig Island is an island in Loch Shieldaig, in the council area of Highland, Scotland. It is located 0.25 miles (0.40 km) from Shieldaig. Its area is 13 hectares and its 134 feet high. Shieldaig Island has been the property of the National Trust for Scotland since 1970 and has a thriving bird population. It is almost entirely covered in Scots pine which was thought to have been planted over 100 years ago. The seeds were probably taken from Speyside.
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Shieldaig Island Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.