Islands · Central Scotland
Eilean Rìgh
In or near Ardfern.
Eilean Rìgh — island in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Eilean Rìgh is a island in the United Kingdom. Part of Inner Hebrides. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.1500°, -5.5333°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Eilean Rìgh is an island in the Inner Hebrides of the west coast of Scotland. It lies in Loch Craignish, about 300 metres (1⁄8 mile) off the Argyll coastline. The name is Gaelic for "King's Island", although which royal is not known.
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Background
History
to Eilean Rìgh]] The island has the remains of two Iron Age forts. In the 1930s, the island was home to Sir Reginald Johnston, retired tutor to Puyi, the last Chinese emperor. Johnston modernised the houses, built a Buddhist temple, and even flew the flag of Manchukuo in the Chinese-style gardens. Chinese servants lived in the farmhouse. In the multiple Oscar winning film by Bernardo Bertolucci The Last Emperor, Johnston was portrayed by Peter O'Toole. The property was purchased by a retired Indian army officer, Major Campbell, who lived in it with his family until the outbreak of the Second World War; Campbell believed that a German submarine had entered the loch during the First World War…
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- Coordinates
- 56.1500, -5.5333
Sources
- wikidata: Q3049415 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Eilean Rìgh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Eilean Righ from Eilean Mhic Chrion.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eilean Rìgh?
- Eilean Rìgh is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Eilean Rìgh?
- Eilean Rìgh — island in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Eilean Rìgh?
- Its coordinates are 56.1500°, -5.5333°.
- Is Eilean Rìgh free to visit?
- Yes, Eilean Rìgh is free to enter.