Glas Eilean
Glas Eilean is an island in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland. Glas Eilean is situated nearby to the locality Bardrishaig, as well as near the village Cullipool.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Belnahua and Fladda Lighthouse.
Belnahua
Island
Photo: Nigel Pacey, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Belnahua is one of the Slate Islands, in the Firth of Lorn in Scotland, known for its deserted slate quarries. The bedrock that underpins its human history is part of the Scarba Conglomerate Formation and its value has been on record since the 16th century.
Torsa
Island
Photo: Rolf Kallman, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Torsa is one of the Slate Islands in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Lying east of Luing and south of Seil, this tidal island was inhabited until the 1960s. Torsa is situated 2 miles northeast of Glas Eilean.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ellenabeich and Balvicar.
Ellenabeich
Village
Photo: Remi Mathis, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ellenabeich is a small village on the isle of Seil – an island on the east side of the Firth of Lorn, 7 miles southwest of Oban, in Scotland. It is a former slate-mining village and is where parts of Ring of Bright Water were filmed. Ellenabeich is situated 3½ miles north of Glas Eilean.
Balvicar
Village
Balvicar is a village on the island of Seil, a small island seven miles southwest of Oban, Scotland. It is one of three villages on the island along with Ellenabeich and Clachan-Seil. Balvicar is situated 4 miles northeast of Glas Eilean.
Craobh Haven
Village
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Craobh Haven is a small purpose-built village and sailing port on the west coast of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is situated on the Craignish peninsula, 1 mile to the west of the A816 road, approximately 22 miles south of Oban. Craobh Haven is situated 4½ miles southeast of Glas Eilean.
Glas Eilean
- Type: Island
- Category: landform
- Location: Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
56.24268° or 56° 14′ 34″ northLongitude
-5.6608° or 5° 39′ 39″ westOpen location code
9C8P68VQ+3MGeoNames ID
12547906
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