Eilean Sùbhainn

Eilean Sùbhainn

Infobox Scottish island |


latitude=57.69
longitude=-5.48
GridReference=NG923722
celtic name=
norse name=
meaning of name= Possibly St Swithin's Isle
area=118 ha
area rank= 140
highest elevation= 36 m
Population=0
population rank=
main settlement=
island group=Loch Maree
local authority=Highland
references= [2001 UK Census per List of islands of Scotland] [ [http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/ Ordnance Survey] ]

Eilean Sùbhainn is the largest of several small islands in Loch Maree, Wester Ross, Scotland.Lying a mile (2 km) northeast of Talladale, the island is partially forested and uninhabited. It rises to 36m (118 feet) and extends to 118 ha (292 acres). The island is a nature reserve and includes several small lochans. [cite web| url=http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/scotgaz/features/featurefirst1662| title=Overview of Eilean Subhainn| publisher=Gazetteer for Scotland| accessdate=2007-12-14] [cite web| url=http://www.snh.org.uk/publications/on-line/designatedareas/nnrs/LochMaree/LochMaree.asp| title=Loch Maree Islands National Nature Reserve| publisher=Scottish Natural Heritage| accessdate=2007-12-14]

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