Eilean nan Ceann

Eilean nan Ceann is an islet in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland. Eilean nan Ceann is situated nearby to the hamlet Blackmill Bay, as well as near Ardlarach.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Eilean Dubh Mòr and Belnahua.

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.

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. Belnahua is situated 2 miles north of Eilean nan Ceann.

Fladda Lighthouse

Lighthouse

Photo: S.lukas, Public domain.

Fladda Lighthouse is situated 2 miles north of Eilean nan Ceann.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Craobh Haven and Ellenabeich.

Craobh Haven

Village

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.5.

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 5 miles east of Eilean nan Ceann.

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 the council area of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Ellenabeich is situated 5 miles north of Eilean nan Ceann.

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 6 miles northeast of Eilean nan Ceann.

Eilean nan Ceann

Type: Islet
Categories: coastline, locality, and landform
Location: Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude

56.22174° or 56° 13′ 18″ north

Longitude

-5.68746° or 5° 41′ 15″ west

Open location code

9C8P68C7+M2

OpenStreetMap ID

way 200814223

OpenStreetMap feature

natural=coastline

OpenStreetMap feature

place=islet

GeoNames ID

13284454

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Localities in the Area

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