The Rhinns of Islay
The Rinns of Islay is an area on the west of the island of Islay in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It is a peninsula that is attached to the main body of the island by a narrow and low-lying isthmus towards its northern end.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Peninsula
- Description: peninsula on Islay, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
- Also known as: “Rinns of Islay” and “The Rhinns”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Beinn Tart a‘ Mhill and St Ciaran’s Chapel.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nerabus and Port Charlotte.
Nerabus
Hamlet
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Nerabus is a hamlet in the west of the isle of Islay in Scotland. The vicinity is noted for its scenic qualities and diverse birdlife. Nerabus lies along the A847 road on the route from Port Charlotte to Portnahaven. Nerabus is situated 2 miles southeast of The Rhinns of Islay.
Port Charlotte
Village
Port Charlotte is a village on the island of Islay in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland. It was founded in 1828. In 1991 it had a population of 350. On 24 September 1828 the foundation stone of the pier was laid at a fete attended by 4,000 of Walter Frederick Campbell's tenants. Port Charlotte is situated 3 miles east of The Rhinns of Islay.
Kilchoman
Hamlet
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Kilchoman is a small settlement and large parish on the Scottish island of Islay, within the unitary council of Argyll and Bute. Kilchoman is situated 3½ miles north of The Rhinns of Islay.
The Rhinns of Islay
- Category: landform
- Location: Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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In Other Languages
From Breton to Swedish—“The Rhinns of Islay” goes by many names.
- Breton: “Na Roinn Ileach”
- Breton: “Rhinns of Islay”
- Cebuano: “Na Roinn Ìleach”
- French: “Rinns d’Islay”
- German: “Rhinns of Islay”
- German: “Rinns of Islay”
- Irish: “Na Roinn Ìleach”
- Japanese: “リンズ・オブ・アイラ”
- Scottish Gaelic: “Na Ranna”
- Scottish Gaelic: “Na Roinn Ìle”
- Scottish Gaelic: “Na Roinn Ìleach”
- Spanish: “Rinns de Islay”
- Swedish: “Na Roinn Ìleach”
- “Rinns of Islay”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Tormisdale and Kilchiaran.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Cnoc a‘ Chromain and Cnoc Garbh a‘ Mhill.
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