Eilean Mhic Chiarain
Eilean Mhic Chiarain is an island in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland. Eilean Mhic Chiarain 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.
Eilean Dubh Mòr
Island
Photo: Donald MacDonald, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Eilean Dubh Mòr is an uninhabited island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It lies at the mouth of the Firth of Lorn, between the islands of Lunga and Garbh Eileach. Eilean Dubh Mòr is situated 2 miles west of Eilean Mhic Chiarain.
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 4 miles north of Eilean Mhic Chiarain.
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 Eilean Mhic Chiarain.
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 Eilean Mhic Chiarain.
Eilean Mhic Chiarain
- Type: Island
- Category: landform
- Location: Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
56.23816° or 56° 14′ 17″ northLongitude
-5.66494° or 5° 39′ 54″ westOpen location code
9C8P68QP+72GeoNames ID
12547912
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Localities in the Area
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