Am Fraoch Eilean
Am Fraoch Eilean is an uninhabited island in the Sound of Jura, in the council area of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is 1 mile from Ardfin on Jura. Brosdale Island is located to the east.
- Type: Island
- Description: island in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
- Also known as: “Fraoch Island”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Claig Castle and McArthur’s Head Lighthouse.
Claig Castle
Ruins
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Craighouse and Port Askaig.
Port Askaig
Village
Am Fraoch Eilean
- Categories: coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
55.7921° or 55° 47′ 32″ north
Longitude
-6.03729° or 6° 2′ 14″ west
Elevation
39 feet (12 metres)
Open location code
9C7MQXR7+R3
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastline
OpenStreetMap feature
place=island
GeoNames ID
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Am Fraoch Eilean” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Am Fraoch Eilean”
- Swedish: “Am Fraoch Eilean”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Camas an Staca and Ardfin.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Am Plòth and K Foundation Burn a Million Quid.
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