Eilean nan Each

Island in Argyllshire

Scotland

Eilean nan Each

The track to Langamull The track that leads down to Langamull and the beach at Port Langamull — The track to Langamull Credit: Peter Evans

Eilean nan Each is a small island located off the west coast of Scotland in Argyllshire. Also known as the Island of Horses, it is situated in the Firth of Lorn, near the larger island of Seil. The island covers an area of approximately 5 acres and has a rugged and rocky terrain.

Despite its small size, Eilean nan Each has a rich history and is home to several ruins and ancient remains. The most prominent feature on the island is the remains of a medieval chapel, thought to date back to the 12th century. The chapel is a testament to the island's religious significance in the past.

The island's name, which translates to "Island of Horses" in English, suggests that horses may have once grazed here. However, there is no evidence of horses on the island today. Instead, Eilean nan Each is known for its diverse wildlife, including seabirds, seals, and otters. The surrounding waters are also popular for fishing and diving.

Access to Eilean nan Each is limited, as there are no regular ferry services to the island. However, it can be reached by private boat or chartered tours from the nearby mainland. Visitors to the island can explore the ruins, enjoy the stunning coastal scenery, and experience the tranquility of this secluded spot.

Overall, Eilean nan Each offers a glimpse into Scotland's past and provides a peaceful retreat for those seeking nature and history in the Argyllshire region.

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Eilean nan Each Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.605912/-6.2323893 or Grid Reference NM4054. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The track to Langamull

The track that leads down to Langamull and the beach at Port Langamull

Peter Evans

Path to Langamull beach

An abandoned flat-roll alongside the path to Langamull beach, North-West Mull, with a sleet/snow storm blowing in off the sea.

Peter Evans

Above Croig Beach

We are just above Croig beach - a sandy beach with rocky outcrops.

Malcolm Neal

Road towards B&B

Les Hull

Overlooking Beach near Croig, Mull

Looking over lovely scheduled beach near Croig, Mull. Rum in the far distance

Ian Webster

Port na BÃ , the port of the cattle

Rum, Eigg and Ardnamurchan point in the distance

Alan Reid

Rubha na h-Ãirde

The view is north to the Small Isles

Alan Reid

Rubha na h-Ãirde

Alan Reid

Sea Cliffs at Rubha an h-Airde

Tom Richardson

House at Aird

A quite new development which looks like a holiday let at Aird on the track to Rubha an h-Airde

Tom Richardson

Dun Mhadaidh

Not much evidence of any sort of habitation but the hill itself.

Alan Stewart

Kildavie

Remains of settlement now surrounded by forestry. I'd wandered around for a bit then found a bit of higher ground to take the picture from, only then did I realise I wasn't alone.

Alan Stewart

My deer friend

After a minute or so, long enough to get this shot, it turned and wandered off through the trees.

Alan Stewart

Poor drainage Langamull farm

Alan Stewart

Bay at Crossapol

The poles at the mid left and extreme right are the sort of sign used to mark the landing point of submarine cables, power usually.

Alan Stewart

Houses by Sron Fhionn

According to the sign on the gate back at Croig, one of these is a B&B.

Alan Stewart

Sheltering trees

On the NW coast of Mull there are two types of tree, the well ordered forestry commission pines, and the plucky indigenous type. Here as some of them, just out of the wind, sheltered in the lee of a small hill.

Alan Stewart