Eilean nan Gamhna
Eilean nan Gamhna is an islet in Western Isles, Scotland. Eilean nan Gamhna is situated nearby to the locality Eileanan Stafa, as well as near Peters Port.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Islet
- Description: island in Bàgh nam Faoileann, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK
- Also known as: “Eilean nan Gamhna, Bagh nam Faoileann”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Eilean na Cille and Wiay.
Eilean na Cille
Islet
Photo: W. L. Tarbert, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Eilean na Cille, south east of Benbecula is an island of the Outer Hebrides connected to Grimsay by a causeway which carries the B891. The road was built to service the pier at Peter's Port, which was constructed in 1896 at cost of £2,000 – although the anchorage is awkward and should not be used without local knowledge.
Wiay
Island
Photo: W. L. Tarbert, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Wiay is an uninhabited island in the Outer Hebrides. It lies south-east of Benbecula and measures approximately 375 hectares. The island is very flat with fertile ground and sandy beaches to the west whilst the east is predominantly peat moorland with a rocky coastline incorporating many small islands and inlets. Wiay is situated 2½ miles east of Eilean nan Gamhna.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Eileanan Chearabhaigh and Creagorry.
Eileanan Chearabhaigh
Locality
Photo: W. L. Tarbert, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Eileanan Chearabhaigh is a collection of small uninhabited tidal islands off the south east coast of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The English language name Keiravagh Islands is sometimes used. Eileanan Chearabhaigh is situated 2½ miles northeast of Eilean nan Gamhna.
Creagorry
Village
Photo: Barbara Carr, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Creagorry is a village, which is situated 2½ miles northwest of Eilean nan Gamhna.
Iochdar
Village
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Iochdar, also spelled Eochar, is a hamlet and community on the west coast of the island of South Uist, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Iochdar is also in the parish of South Uist. Iochdar is situated 3½ miles west of Eilean nan Gamhna.
Eilean nan Gamhna
- Categories: island, coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
57.39366° or 57° 23′ 37″ northLongitude
-7.27123° or 7° 16′ 16″ westOpen location code
9C9J9PVH+FGOpenStreetMap ID
way 8132072OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Eilean nan Gamhna from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Eilean nan Gamhna”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Eileanan Stafa and Peters Port.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Eilean an Ime and Eilean Leathann.
Scotland: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Dundee.
Curious Islands to Discover
Uncover intriguing islands from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors and available under the Open Database License". Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Photo: Ritchyblack, FAL.