Islands · Central Scotland
Clairinsh
In or near Balmaha.
Clairinsh — island in Loch Lomond, Stirling, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- Balloch · 8.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Clairinsh in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Balloch, which is 8.4 km away. The postcode for Clairinsh is G63 0JQ, and entry is free.
About
Clairinsh is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Loch Lomond, Stirling, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0754°, -4.5517°.
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Official information
Clairinsh is an uninhabited island located in Scotland. It is classified as an island and is part of the Stirling council area.
From the Wikipedia article
Clairinsh or Clairinch (Scottish Gaelic: Clàr-Innis) is an island in Loch Lomond, central Scotland. The island lies just east of Inchcailloch, is approximately 1 km SW of Balmaha, and measures 450 m NE to SW by 200 m at its widest point. The island is flat: just 13 m at its highest point. (The word clàr refers to a flat surface, such as a board or table.) From above, the outline of the island bears a remarkable resemblance to a fish.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0754, -4.5517
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- G63 0JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Nearest railway station
- Balloch — 8.4 km
- Official site
- www.scottish-places.info
Sources
- wikidata: Q47909 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Clairinsh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Clairinsh Loch Lomond Scotland.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clairinsh?
- Clairinsh is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G63 0JQ).
- What is Clairinsh?
- Clairinsh — island in Loch Lomond, Stirling, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Clairinsh?
- The nearest railway station is Balloch, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode G63 0JQ.
- Is Clairinsh free to visit?
- Yes, Clairinsh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clairinsh?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode G63 0JQ. It sits within the Stirling and Strathallan parliamentary constituency.