Islands · Central Scotland
Luing
In or near Ardfern.
Luing — one of the Slate Islands, Firth of Lorn, in the west of Argyll in Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Luing is an island located in the Scottish Highlands, with the postcode PA34 4TY for sat-nav coordinates. Entry to the island is free. There is no nearest railway station mentioned, so please be aware that access may be limited.
About
Luing is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,400 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 195 people. Part of Slate Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "one of the Slate Islands, Firth of Lorn, in the west of Argyll in Scotland". Coordinates: 56.2292°, -5.6456°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Luing ( LING; Scottish Gaelic: Luinn) is one of the Slate Islands, Firth of Lorn, in the west of Argyll in Scotland, about 16 miles (26 km) south of Oban. The island has an area of 1,430 hectares (3,500 acres) and is bounded by several small skerries and islets. It has a population of around 200 people, mostly living in Cullipool, Toberonochy (Tobar Dhonnchaidh), and Blackmillbay.
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Background
History
In the early part of the Christian era Luing would have formed part of the Gaelic kingdom of Dalriada. From the 9th to 13th centuries almost all of the Hebrides came under the control of Norse settlers and formed part of the Kingdom of the Isles. However, when Edgar of Scotland signed a treaty with Magnus Barefoot in 1098, formally acknowledged the existing situation by giving up Scottish claims to the Hebrides and Kintyre, Luing and Lismore were retained by the Scots. The graveyard at the ruined church of Kilchattan documents the lives of past islanders, with quarriers, sailors and crofters side by side. Gravestones of note include those of Covenanter Alexander Campbell.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2292, -5.6456
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA34 4TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Population
- 195
Sources
- wikidata: Q1759502 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Luing (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Luing Ferry.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Achafolla Mill, Luing
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Luing?
- Luing is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA34 4TY).
- What is Luing?
- Luing — one of the Slate Islands, Firth of Lorn, in the west of Argyll in Scotland.
- How do I get to Luing?
- Drivers can use postcode PA34 4TY.
- Is Luing free to visit?
- Yes, Luing is free to enter.
- How do I get to Luing?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA34 4TY. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.