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Tarner Island
OS grid reference NG299391
Coordinates 57°21′43″N 6°29′35″W / 57.362°N 6.493°W / 57.362; -6.493
Physical geography
Island group Skye
Area 28 ha (69 acres)
Highest elevation 56 m (184 ft)
Administration
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Country Scotland
Council area Highland
Demographics
Population 0
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Tarner Island is a triangular shaped island in Loch Bracadale just off the coast off the Harlosh peninsula of Skye in Scotland. It is about 28 hectares (69 acres) in extent.

Looking south east from Harlosh Point - geograph.org.uk - 1213439
Looking south east from Harlosh Point, to Tarner Island, over Loch Bracadale.

The coastline is largely cliff-lined and rocky and there is a natural arch to the north. Tarner Island is only about 1 kilometre (58 mile) from mainland Skye and there are several skerries including Sgeir Mhòr and Sgeir Bheag that lies just offshore to the north east between the island and Colbost Head. Wiay and the tidal islet of Oronsay lie about 2 km (1+14 mi) to the south.

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