Eilean Ighe
Eilean Ighe is a small tidal island near Arisaig in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland.
Scottish Gaelic name | Eilean Ighe |
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Location | |
Eilean Ighe Eilean Ighe shown within Highland Scotland | |
OS grid reference | NM633879 |
Coordinates | 56.922°N 5.890°W |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Inner Hebrides |
Area | c. 35 ha |
Highest elevation | 20 metres (66 ft) |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Highland |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
References |
The area is popular for sea kayaking and a challenge for larger boats.
Eilean Ighe is one of 43 tidal islands that can be walked to from the mainland of Great Britain and one of 17 that can be walked to from the Scottish mainland.
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