Luing
Luing (/ˈlɪŋ/ LING; Scottish Gaelic: Luinn) is one of the Slate Islands, Firth of Lorn, in the west of Argyll in Scotland, about 16 miles (26 km) south of Oban. The island has an area of 1,430 hectares (3,500 acres) and is bounded by several small skerries and islets. It has a population of around 200 people, mostly living in Cullipool, Toberonochy (Tobar Dhonnchaidh), and Blackmillbay.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Luinn |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | pre-Gaelic name of unclear meaning |
View from near Toberonochy, Luing | |
| Location | |
Luing Luing shown within Argyll and Bute | |
| OS grid reference | NM740100 |
| Coordinates | 56.22829819°N 5.64124049°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Slate Islands |
| Area | 1,430 ha (5+1⁄2 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 40 |
| Highest elevation | Binneinn Furachail, 87 m (285 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Argyll and Bute |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 195 |
| Population rank | 32= |
| Population density | 12.6/km2 (33/sq mi) |
| Largest settlement | Cullipool/Culapul |
| References | |
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