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Eilean Coille

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Eilean Coille

House for rent This house at Smirisary is available for rent as a holiday house.
House for rent Credit: Gordon Brown

Eilean Coille is a small island located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated in the middle of Loch Ness, one of the most famous bodies of water in the world due to the legend of the Loch Ness Monster. The island is only accessible by boat, adding to its secluded and tranquil atmosphere.

Eilean Coille is known for its stunning natural beauty, with lush greenery covering the majority of the island. The landscape is dotted with rocky outcroppings and small beaches, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands in the distance.

The island is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, fish, and possibly even the elusive Loch Ness Monster. Visitors to Eilean Coille can enjoy hiking, fishing, and birdwatching in this peaceful and unspoiled environment.

Overall, Eilean Coille is a hidden gem in Inverness-shire, offering a unique and unforgettable experience for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.818536/-5.8711394 or Grid Reference NM6376. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

House for rent This house at Smirisary is available for rent as a holiday house.
House for rent
This house at Smirisary is available for rent as a holiday house.
The path to Smirisary
The path to Smirisary
The coast at Smirisary
The coast at Smirisary
The coast at Smirisary
The coast at Smirisary
The coast at Smirisary
The coast at Smirisary
Rocky shore at Smirisary Over the sea, the island of Eigg (with its Sgurr) and Rum behind.
Rocky shore at Smirisary
Over the sea, the island of Eigg (with its Sgurr) and Rum behind.
Control your dog! Warning notice on the gate approaching the remote hamlet of Smirisary.
Control your dog!
Warning notice on the gate approaching the remote hamlet of Smirisary.
White Sands Beach The beautiful, remote beach reached from the small township of Smirisary.
White Sands Beach
The beautiful, remote beach reached from the small township of Smirisary.
Smirisary path A rocky section of the footpath between Smirisary and the remote sandy beach at Eilean Coille. It is actually one of the easier sections, as the extremely wet ground means the 'grassy path' has become braided bog. A rewarding walk with stunning views of the Small Isles.
Smirisary path
A rocky section of the footpath between Smirisary and the remote sandy beach at Eilean Coille. It is actually one of the easier sections, as the extremely wet ground means the 'grassy path' has become braided bog. A rewarding walk with stunning views of the Small Isles.
The Cuillin from Smirisary The first vantage point on the footpath to Smirisary, with a view northwest across Arisaig to Skye. The path drops steeply downhill from this point to the old township accessible only on foot or by boat.
The Cuillin from Smirisary
The first vantage point on the footpath to Smirisary, with a view northwest across Arisaig to Skye. The path drops steeply downhill from this point to the old township accessible only on foot or by boat.
Ruin at Smirisary There are several roofed and habitable cottages here, but also a few ruins where crofters once lived.
Ruin at Smirisary
There are several roofed and habitable cottages here, but also a few ruins where crofters once lived.
Cottage at Smirisary A croft cottage in a good state of repair, this one being nearest to the shoreline in the remote little community of Smirisary.
Cottage at Smirisary
A croft cottage in a good state of repair, this one being nearest to the shoreline in the remote little community of Smirisary.
Smirisary A view across the lower part of this isolated former crofting settlement. A beautifully written book by Margaret Leigh ['Spade Among the Rushes'] tells of life here in the 1940's. Margaret lived in the white house in the foreground, where the present owner has proved that you can grow plants and vegetables in your garden if you can keep the deer out. A small wind turbine and solar panels help to supply power, but it is still a lengthy trek to the Glenuig shop or pub. Much of the land here was once cultivated, but has gradually returned to nature with rushes and bog taking over land that could be drained. The path to the settlement divides near the top of the hill [edge of grid square] and although the left hand path looks the more obvious, that to the right is better and leads down to this cottage.
Smirisary
A view across the lower part of this isolated former crofting settlement. A beautifully written book by Margaret Leigh ['Spade Among the Rushes'] tells of life here in the 1940's. Margaret lived in the white house in the foreground, where the present owner has proved that you can grow plants and vegetables in your garden if you can keep the deer out. A small wind turbine and solar panels help to supply power, but it is still a lengthy trek to the Glenuig shop or pub. Much of the land here was once cultivated, but has gradually returned to nature with rushes and bog taking over land that could be drained. The path to the settlement divides near the top of the hill [edge of grid square] and although the left hand path looks the more obvious, that to the right is better and leads down to this cottage.
This way to the beach? I note that other contributors, more intrepid than me, have made their way to the white sand beach to the south of Smirisary, but this was about as far as I got having decided that boots full of water and peat were not really an option. The path is certainly challenging in places, mainly due to poor drainage.
This way to the beach?
I note that other contributors, more intrepid than me, have made their way to the white sand beach to the south of Smirisary, but this was about as far as I got having decided that boots full of water and peat were not really an option. The path is certainly challenging in places, mainly due to poor drainage.
The path to Smirisary A few metres beyond the road end and small parking area, one comes to the start of the path to Smirisary. The smooth driveway soon gives way to a rough and rocky path heading over the hill to the remote crofting settlement.
The path to Smirisary
A few metres beyond the road end and small parking area, one comes to the start of the path to Smirisary. The smooth driveway soon gives way to a rough and rocky path heading over the hill to the remote crofting settlement.
Near the end of the Smirisary road With Rois-Bheinn dominating in the distance.
Near the end of the Smirisary road
With Rois-Bheinn dominating in the distance.
Eilean Coille
Eilean Coille
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Eilean Coille is located at Grid Ref: NM6376 (Lat: 56.818536, Lng: -5.8711394)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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