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Eilean nan Ròn
Eilean nan Ròn — island in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Eilean nan Ròn is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.5575°, -4.3408°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Eilean nan Ròn (Gaelic for "island of the seals") or Roan Island is an island near Skerray, in the north of Sutherland, Scotland. An estimated 350 seal pups are born here annually.
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Background
History
Eilean nan Ròn was populated for many years. 73 people lived there in 1881 and 30 in 1931 but it has been uninhabited since 1938. The final evacuation list contained nine people from the Mackay family – Christina Bella Mackay, Hector Sinclair Mackay, Jessie Ann Mackay, Willie John Mackay, Hugh Campbell Mackay, Donald Mackay, Ina Mackay, Chrissie Dolina Mackay and Christina Mackay. The ruins of a settlement can be seen from the Skerray and in the waist of the island, between Mol na Coinnle ("pebble beach of the candles") and Mol Mòr ("big pebble beach").
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- Coordinates
- 58.5575, -4.3408
Sources
- wikidata: Q371167 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Eilean nan Ròn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Eilean Nan Ron - geograph.org.uk - 226556.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Hector Mackay and John Anderson Memorial
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Càrn na h-Uamhaig
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📷 4📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Cnoc nan Uan
Cnoc nan Uan — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
Where to eat & stay near Eilean nan Ròn
Places to stay
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📷 5
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Kyle of Tongue Hostel and Holiday Park
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eilean nan Ròn?
- Eilean nan Ròn is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Eilean nan Ròn?
- Eilean nan Ròn — island in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Eilean nan Ròn?
- Its coordinates are 58.5575°, -4.3408°.
- Is Eilean nan Ròn free to visit?
- Yes, Eilean nan Ròn is free to enter.