Eilean nan Tighean

Eilean nan Tighean is an islet in Western Isles, Scotland. Eilean nan Tighean is situated nearby to the islet Eilean Casaig, as well as near the marina Lochmaddy.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Taigh Chearsabhagh and Lochmaddy Sheriff Court.

Taigh Chearsabhagh

Building

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Taigh Chearsabhagh is an arts centre and museum in Lochmaddy on the island of North Uist, Scotland. Taigh Chearsabhagh was built in 1741 and originally used as an inn; it has since served as a post office, house and workshop before being developed as an arts centre since 1993. Taigh Chearsabhagh is situated 840 feet northeast of Eilean nan Tighean.

Lochmaddy Sheriff Court

Courthouse

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Lochmaddy Sheriff Court, also known as County Buildings, is a judicial building in Lochmaddy in Scotland. The building, which continues to be used as a courthouse, is a Category C listed building. Lochmaddy Sheriff Court is situated 2,700 feet north of Eilean nan Tighean.

Sponish House, Lochmaddy, North Uist

Building

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Sponish House, Lochmaddy, North Uist is a building, which is situated 1 mile north of Eilean nan Tighean.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lochmaddy and Weavers Point.

Lochmaddy

Village

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North Uist is an island in the Western Isles or Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It measures 20 miles north-south, 25 miles east-west, and is separated from Benbecula to the south by a tidal ford, nowadays bridged by a causeway.

Weavers Point

Locality

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Weavers Point is a headland to the north of the entrance to Loch Maddy, on the north eastern coastline of North Uist in the Western Isles of Scotland. There has been a lighthouse on the headland since 1980. Weavers Point is situated 2½ miles east of Eilean nan Tighean.