Small Isles
The Small Isles (Scottish Gaelic: Na h-Eileanan Tarsainn) are a small archipelago of islands in the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland. They lie south of Skye and north of Mull and Ardnamurchan – the most westerly point of mainland Scotland.
| Small Isles National Scenic Area | |
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A distant view of Eigg, with the hills of Rùm behind. | |
The location of the Small Isles within the Hebrides | |
| Location | Lochaber, Highland, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 56°58′N 6°16′W |
| Area | 472 km2 (182 sq mi) |
| Established | 1981 |
| Governing body | NatureScot |
The islands form part of the Lochaber area of the Highland council area. Until 1891, Canna, Rùm and Muck were historically part of the shire of Argyll; Eigg was historically part of Inverness-shire. All of the Small Isles were in Inverness-shire between 1891 and 1975, and remain part of the registration county of Inverness for land registration and statistical purposes. A single community council covers the islands.
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