Ruaig

Ruaig is a hamlet in , , . Ruaig is situated near the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Dun Mor a‘ Chaolais, broch and cup-marked rock, Millton, Tiree and Soa Island.

Archaeological site
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is an archaeological site.

Island
Photo: Oliver Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Soa is an uninhabited tidal island off the coast of , to the south of the settlement of Ruaig.

Archaeological site
Photo: Becky Williamson, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is an iron-age broch located on the north coast of the island of , in Scotland. is situated 2 miles northwest of Ruaig.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Scarinish and Kenovay.

Village
Photo: Oliver Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is the main village on the island of , in the of . is situated 2½ miles southwest of Ruaig.

Village
Photo: Roger McLachlan, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a village, which is situated 4½ miles west of Ruaig.

Ruaig

Latitude
56.52983° or 56° 31′ 47″ north
Longitude
-6.76651° or 6° 45′ 59″ west
Elevation
3 feet (1 metre)
Open location code
9C8MG6HM+W9
Open­Street­Map ID
node 5587120736
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
12402406
Wiki­data ID
Q39997368
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In Other Languages

From Irish to Swedish—“Ruaig” goes by many names.
  • Irish: “Rubhaig”
  • Scottish Gaelic: “Rubhaig”
  • Swedish: “Ruaig”
  • “Rubhaig”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Brock and Mealbhach.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Druim a‘ Choirce and Tràigh Crionaig.

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