Islands · Scottish Highlands
Glas Eilean
In or near Kyle of Lochalsh.
Glas Eilean — island in Highland, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh · 8.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Glas Eilean is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.2670°, -5.5760°.
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Place summary
Glas Eilean is an island located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV40. It is distinguished by its natural beauty and remote location, typical of the region's rugged landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2670, -5.5760
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV40 8EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh — 8.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q63433593 (CC0)
- commons: Glas Eilean in Loch Alsh - geograph.org.uk - 433471.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glas Eilean?
- Glas Eilean is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV40 8EQ).
- What is Glas Eilean?
- Glas Eilean — island in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Glas Eilean?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV40 8EQ.
- Is Glas Eilean free to visit?
- Yes, Glas Eilean is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glas Eilean?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV40 8EQ. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.