Sheisinis Island
Sheisinis Island is an island in Western Isles, Scotland. Sheisinis Island is situated nearby to the locality Acairseid, as well as near Pàirceanan.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Eriskay and Beinn Sciathan.
Eriskay
Photo: AlasdairW, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Eriskay is an island in the Outer Hebrides or Western Isles, linked by causeway to South Uist, and extending 3 miles north-south and 2 miles east-west.
Beinn Sciathan
Peak
Photo: Mipmapped, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ben Scrien, is the highest point on the Outer Hebridean island of Eriskay. Described as an apparently "uninspiring lump" it nevertheless commands fine views of Barra, South Uist, Skye, Tiree and Coll.
Calvay
Island
Photo: Nick R, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Calvay is a currently uninhabited island situated in the Sound of Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides, at grid reference NF810126. It is one of ten islands in the Sound of Barra, a Site of Community Importance for conservation. Calvay is situated 2 miles north of Sheisinis Island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Eoligarry and Lochboisdale.
Eoligarry
Village
Photo: Barbara Carr, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Eoligarry is a village, which is situated 6 miles west of Sheisinis Island.
Lochboisdale
Village
Photo: John Lucas, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Lochboisdale is the main village and port on the island of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Lochboisdale is within the parish of South Uist, and is situated on the shore of Loch Baghasdail at the southern end of the A865. Lochboisdale is situated 6 miles north of Sheisinis Island.
Sheisinis Island
- Type: Island
- Category: landform
- Location: Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
57.06729° or 57° 4′ 2″ northLongitude
-7.27996° or 7° 16′ 48″ westElevation
7 feet (2 metres)Open location code
9C9J3P8C+W2GeoNames ID
13285684
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Acairseid and Pàirceanan.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Cnoc Pairceanan and Beinn Stac.
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