Islands · Scottish Highlands
Soyea Island
In or near Lochinver.
Soyea Island — island in Assynt, Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Soyea Island is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Assynt, Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.1500°, -5.3167°.
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Official information
Soyea Island is a small, uninhabited rocky island located in the Assynt district of the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It lies at the mouth of Loch Inver and rises to a height of 38 meters, offering scenic views of the surrounding area.
From the Wikipedia article
Soyea Island or Soyea is an uninhabited rocky island at the mouth of Loch Inver, in Assynt, Sutherland, in the council area of Highland, Scotland. It is three nautical miles (six kilometres) west of Lochinver and two nautical miles (four kilometres) south-southwest of Achmelvich. The Broad Rocks extend up to 400 yards (370 metres) from the eastern edge of Soyea Island. Measuring approximately 1⁄2 mile (800 metres) from east to west, its area is 20 hectares (50 acres) and it rises to an elevation of 38 metres (125 ft). Soyea marks the entrance of the fishing harbour of Lochinver. Soyea Island has a yellow pedestal light on it.
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Background
History
The name "Soyea" is Old Norse or "Sea island". In 1881 it was recorded as a pastoral islet. In the 1920s, Soyea had a colony of Abraxas grossulariata (magpie moths) which were rare on the mainland.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 58.1500, -5.3167
- Official site
- www.scottish-places.info
Sources
- wikidata: Q24637535 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Soyea Island (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Soyea Island - geograph.org.uk - 1188875.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Achmelvich
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Achmelvich Beach
Beaches · 2.3 km
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Hostels · 2.3 km
Port na Cùile
Marinas · 2.4 km
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Achmelvich Bay
Achmelvich Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
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Loch Inver
Loch Inver — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
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Port an t-Seilisdeire
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Shore Caravan Site
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Where to eat & stay near Soyea Island
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Soyea Island?
- Soyea Island is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Soyea Island?
- Soyea Island — island in Assynt, Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Soyea Island?
- Its coordinates are 58.1500°, -5.3167°.
- Is Soyea Island free to visit?
- Yes, Soyea Island is free to enter.