Beinn Scritheann [Ben Scrien]
Beinn Scritheann [Ben Scrien] is an island in Western Isles, Scotland. Beinn Scritheann [Ben Scrien] is situated nearby to the hamlet Haun, as well as near the locality Coilleag.Places of Interest
Highlights include Eriskay and Beinn Sciathan.
Eriskay
Photo: AlasdairW, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Eriskay is an island in the Outer Hebrides or Western Isles, linked by causeway to South Uist, and extending 3 miles north-south and 2 miles east-west.
Beinn Sciathan
Peak
Photo: Mipmapped, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ben Scrien, is the highest point on the Outer Hebridean island of Eriskay. Described as an apparently "uninspiring lump" it nevertheless commands fine views of Barra, South Uist, Skye, Tiree and Coll.
St. Michael’s Church
Church
Photo: Otter, CC BY-SA 3.0.
St Michael's Church is a Category C listed building in Eriskay, South Uist, Scotland. Of Roman Catholic denomination and built on the initiative of iconic poet and folklorist Fr.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Lochboisdale and Eoligarry.
Lochboisdale
Village
Photo: John Lucas, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Lochboisdale is the main village and port on the island of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Lochboisdale is within the parish of South Uist, and is situated on the shore of Loch Baghasdail at the southern end of the A865. Lochboisdale is situated 5 miles north of Beinn Scritheann [Ben Scrien].
Eoligarry
Village
Photo: Barbara Carr, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Eoligarry is a village, which is situated 6 miles southwest of Beinn Scritheann [Ben Scrien].
Beinn Scritheann [Ben Scrien]
- Type: Island
- Category: landform
- Location: Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
57.08003° or 57° 4′ 48″ northLongitude
-7.29151° or 7° 17′ 29″ westElevation
610 feet (186 metres)Open location code
9C9J3PJ5+29GeoNames ID
12541069
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Haun and Coilleag.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Cnoc Pairceanan and Beinn Cracabhaig.
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