Small Isles, Argyll facts for kids
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| Population | 0 |
| OS grid reference | NR5449768466 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Strathclyde |
| Fire | Strathclyde |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
The Small Isles are a group of islands located in Scotland. They are found to the east of Jura. These islands are part of the Argyll and Bute area.
Interestingly, the Small Isles are not home to any people. They are completely uninhabited!
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Discovering the Small Isles
This group of islands is made up of five different landmasses. They stretch from south to north. Each island has a unique name.
The Five Islands
The islands are:
- Eilean nan Gabhar: This name means "Island of the Goats."
- Eilean nan Coinein: This island is known as the "Island of the Rabbits." It is about 2 kilometers (1.25 miles) from Craighouse.
- Eilean Diomhain: This name translates to "Idle Island."
- Pladda: This is another island in the group.
- Eilean Bhride: This island is also called "Bridget's Island."
Shipwrecks of the Past
The waters around the Small Isles have seen some history. In the 1800s, two sailing ships were wrecked here.
The Agnes Shipwreck
In December 1858, a ship called the Agnes was wrecked. It was a type of sailing ship known as a sloop. The Agnes was about 12 meters (39 feet) long. It was 4 meters (13 feet) wide.
The Thistle Shipwreck
Another sloop, named the Thistle, was wrecked on February 1, 1864. This ship was built in 1827. It was a bit larger than the Agnes. The Thistle was 16 meters (52 feet) long and 5 meters (16 feet) wide. Luckily, the crew of the Thistle was saved!
