Islands · Central Scotland
Neish Island
In or near Comrie.
Neish Island — island in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Neish Island is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.3922°, -4.1217°.
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Place summary
Neish Island is located in central Scotland, within postcode PH6. This island is known for its natural landscape and ecological significance, contributing to the biodiversity of the surrounding area.
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Background
History
It is recorded that in 1490 James IV of Scotland ordered Lord Drummond to cast down the house of the Ester (eastern) Isle of Loch Ern (Neish Island) and destroy all the strengths of the same and take away the boat and put it at the Wester (western) Isle. The Neishes apparently had the only boat on the loch and although the dwelling was demolished the Neishes repaired it and continued to live there, occupying most of the land near St Fillans and as far west as Tyndrum. The Neishes or MacNeishes are regarded as a sept of the Clan Gregor. In a later part of the feud, in 1612, when the Neishes robbed the Macnabs, the Macnabs apparently took revenge by attacking the Neishes on the island, all of…
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- Coordinates
- 56.3922, -4.1217
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH6 2NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
Sources
- wikidata: Q6989637 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Neish Island (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Neish Island on Loch Earn from Bioran Beagg - geograph.org.uk - 1579843.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Neish Island, Crannog
Archaeological sites · 0.1 km
Dundurn Parish Church (Church Of Scotland), St Fillans
Historic churches · 0.3 km
St Fillans
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.3 km
St Fillans War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Church Of The Holy Spirit, St Fillans
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Cnoc a' Mhadaidh
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Strageath Halt railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.8 km
St Fillans railway station
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Saint Fillans
Villages · 1.0 km
Bridge Over River Earn, St Fillans
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Loch Boltachan
Lakes · 1.6 km
Dundurn Mill
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Neish Island, Crannog
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Dundurn Parish Church (Church Of Scotland), St Fillans
Dundurn Parish Church (Church Of Scotland), St Fillans — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
St Fillans War Memorial
St Fillans War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Church Of The Holy Spirit, St Fillans
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Cnoc a' Mhadaidh
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Where to eat & stay near Neish Island
Places to stay
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West Lodge Caravan Park
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Neish Island?
- Neish Island is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PH6 2NF).
- What is Neish Island?
- Neish Island — island in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Neish Island?
- Drivers can use postcode PH6 2NF.
- Is Neish Island free to visit?
- Yes, Neish Island is free to enter.
- How do I get to Neish Island?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH6 2NF. It sits within the Perth and Kinross-shire parliamentary constituency.