Eilean Mhic Coinnich

Eilean Mhic Coinnich, also known as Mackenzie Island, is an uninhabited island of 17.3 hectares, lying off the southern end of the peninsula on the island of , Scotland.
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  • Type: Island
  • Description: island in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
  • Also known as: Mackenzie Island” and “McKenseys Island

Places of Interest

Highlights include Oversay and Orsay Lighthouse.

Island
Orsay is a small in the of . It lies a short distance off the west coast of the island of and shelters the harbour of the village of . The lighthouse was built on Orsay in 1825 by Robert Stevenson.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Portnahaven and Port Wemyss.

Village
is a village on in the , . The village is within the parish of . It was founded by Walter Campbell of Shawfield after he purchased the Sunderland estate in 1788 and it was further developed in the 1820s by his son Captain Walter Campbell of Foreland and Sunderland.

Village
is a village.

Hamlet
is a hamlet in the west of the isle of in . The vicinity is noted for its scenic qualities and diverse birdlife. lies along the A847 road on the route from to .

Eilean Mhic Coinnich

Latitude
55.68059° or 55° 40′ 50″ north
Longitude
-6.51773° or 6° 31′ 4″ west
Elevation
33 feet (10 metres)
Open location code
9C7MMFJJ+6W
Open­Street­Map ID
way 4004007
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­island
Geo­Names ID
13285155
Wiki­data ID
Q1303931
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In Other Languages

From German to Norwegian Nynorsk—“Eilean Mhic Coinnich” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Claddach and Ballymeanach.

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Highlights include Eilean Liath and Sgeir Mhòr.

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