Islands · Scottish Highlands
Shieldaig Island
Shieldaig Island — island in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Shieldaig Island is a island in the United Kingdom. Owned by National Trust for Scotland. Managed by National Trust for Scotland. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.5256°, -5.6591°.
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Summary from the official site
Shieldaig Island is a small island located in Scotland, known for its natural beauty and scenic views. Visitors can explore the island's landscapes and enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and birdwatching.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Shieldaig Island is an island in Loch Shieldaig, in the council area of Highland, Scotland. It is located 400 metres (1⁄4 nmi) offshore from Shieldaig. Its area is 13 hectares (32 acres) and it rises to a maximum elevation of 41 metres (134 feet). Shieldaig Island has been the property of the National Trust for Scotland since 1970 and has a thriving bird population. It is almost entirely covered in Scots pine which was thought to have been planted over 100 years ago. The seeds were probably taken from Speyside.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5256, -5.6591
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV54 8XW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Official site
- books.google.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q50822445 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Shieldaig Island (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Shieldaig Island - geograph.org.uk - 182920.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Shieldaig
Other places · 0.6 km
Shieldaig Camping and Cabins
Campsites · 0.7 km
Shieldaig War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Meall a' Choire Bhuidhe
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Ben Shieldaig
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Puffin Rock
Caves · 2.6 km
Ben Shieldaig
Mountains & hills · 3.0 km
Meall a' Gharbhgair
Mountains & hills · 3.0 km
Loch Shieldaig
Natural landmarks · 3.1 km
Ardheslaig
Mountains & hills · 3.4 km
Upper Loch Torridon
Natural landmarks · 3.6 km
Falls of Balgy
Natural landmarks · 3.9 km
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Shieldaig Camping and Cabins
Shieldaig Camping and Cabins — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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Shieldaig War Memorial
Shieldaig War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Meall a' Choire Bhuidhe
Meall a' Choire Bhuidhe — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
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Ben Shieldaig
Ben Shieldaig — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 534 m.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shieldaig Island?
- Shieldaig Island is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV54 8XW).
- What is Shieldaig Island?
- Shieldaig Island — island in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Shieldaig Island?
- Drivers can use postcode IV54 8XW.
- Who runs Shieldaig Island?
- Shieldaig Island is operated by National Trust for Scotland.
- Is Shieldaig Island free to visit?
- Yes, Shieldaig Island is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shieldaig Island?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV54 8XW. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.