Eilean Teinis
Eilean Teinis is an islet in Western Isles, Scotland. Eilean Teinis is situated nearby to the village Reef, as well as near the hamlet Uigen.Places of Interest
Highlights include Fuaigh Mòr and Fuaigh Beag.
Fuaigh Mòr
Island
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Fuaigh Mòr is an island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It is off the west coast of Lewis near Great Bernera in Loch Ròg. It is 84 hectares and 67 metres at its highest point.
Fuaigh Beag
Island
Fuaigh Beag or Vuia Be g is an island in the Outer Hebrides. It is off the west coast of Lewis near Great Bernera in Loch Roag. Its name means "little Fuaigh", and is named in contrast to Fuaigh Mòr nearby.
Vacsay
Island
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Vacsay is one of the Outer Hebrides. It is off the west coast of Lewis in West Loch Roag. It is 41 hectares in size, and 34 metres at its highest point.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kneep and Cliff.
Kneep
Village
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Kneep is a village on the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Kneep is within the parish of Uig. Various archaeological discoveries have been made at Kneep, including a Viking cemetery and a number of Viking burials, as well as a cist. Kneep is situated 1½ miles northwest of Eilean Teinis.
Cliff
Hamlet
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Cliff is a small settlement on the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Cliff is within the parish of Uig. The settlement is situated on a minor road, off the B8011. Cliff is situated 2½ miles west of Eilean Teinis.
Breaclete
Village
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Breacleit is the central village on Great Bernera in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Breaclete is within the parish of Uig. Although the village name comes from a geographical feature rather than a steading it is generally believed to be an ancient settlement. Breaclete is situated 3 miles northeast of Eilean Teinis.
Eilean Teinis
- Type: Islet
- Also known as: “Eilean Teinish”
- Categories: coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
58.21002° or 58° 12′ 36″ northLongitude
-6.90839° or 6° 54′ 30″ westOpen location code
9CCM636R+2JOpenStreetMap ID
way 4012844OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=isletGeoNames ID
13286029
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