Eilean Amalaig

Island in Argyllshire

Scotland

Eilean Amalaig

Red deer near Loch Spelve — Red deer near Loch Spelve Credit: Eirian Evans

Eilean Amalaig is a small island located off the coast of Argyllshire in western Scotland. The island is known for its rugged and picturesque landscape, with rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, and lush greenery. The island is uninhabited and is primarily used for agriculture and grazing.

Eilean Amalaig is a popular destination for tourists looking to explore the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Visitors can enjoy hiking along the island's coastal paths, birdwatching, and taking in the stunning views of the surrounding sea and mountains. The island is also a great spot for fishing and kayaking.

Eilean Amalaig is accessible by boat from nearby towns such as Oban or Tobermory. There are no facilities or accommodations on the island, so visitors must come prepared with supplies for their visit. The island offers a peaceful and remote escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, making it a perfect destination for those looking to unwind and reconnect with nature.

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Eilean Amalaig Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.405637/-5.7173406 or Grid Reference NM7029. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Red deer near Loch Spelve

Red deer near Loch Spelve

Loch Spelve Small catamaran moored on the opposite shore

Loch Spelve

Small catamaran moored on the opposite shore

The A849 Near Strathcoil

The A849

Near Strathcoil

Ruined wall crossing moorland The wall crosses moorland on the lower western slope of Carn Bàn in this view from the hill road north of the ruins at Gualachaolish.
The water is Loch Spelve beyond which rises the Graham, Creach Bheinn and its nearer, lower, satellite, Glas Bheinn.

Ruined wall crossing moorland

The wall crosses moorland on the lower western slope of Carn Bàn in this view from the hill road north of the ruins at Gualachaolish. The water is Loch Spelve beyond which rises the Graham, Creach Bheinn and its nearer, lower, satellite, Glas Bheinn.

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Track to Killean The path crosses a steep grassy hillside at Achdabeg.

Track to Killean

The path crosses a steep grassy hillside at Achdabeg.

Allt na Teangaidh Burn at Achdabeg.

Allt na Teangaidh

Burn at Achdabeg.

Ruin, Killean One of many ruined buildings and fanks at Killean. Carn Bàn is in the background.

Ruin, Killean

One of many ruined buildings and fanks at Killean. Carn Bàn is in the background.

Path to Gualachaolish The path leaves the ruins at Killean for the remains of a house to the south.

Path to Gualachaolish

The path leaves the ruins at Killean for the remains of a house to the south.

Carn BÃ n The hill is covered in long grass.

Carn BÃ n

The hill is covered in long grass.

Carn BÃ n summit A very grassy hill, and one covered in the sort of grass livestock may be interested in. This is a fertile corner.

Carn BÃ n summit

A very grassy hill, and one covered in the sort of grass livestock may be interested in. This is a fertile corner.

Grassland, Carn BÃ n North of the summit, with a view towards Dùn da Gaoithe.

Grassland, Carn BÃ n

North of the summit, with a view towards Dùn da Gaoithe.

Carn BÃ n View towards the summit from a boggy area to the north.

Carn BÃ n

View towards the summit from a boggy area to the north.

Grassy slopes above Killean A view over the slopes of Carn Bàn towards Loch Spelve.

Grassy slopes above Killean

A view over the slopes of Carn Bàn towards Loch Spelve.

Maol an t-Searraich Summit to the north of Carn Bàn.

Maol an t-Searraich

Summit to the north of Carn Bàn.

Old field boundary, Killean One of the many old dykes around Killean, there is a view towards Carn Bàn.

Old field boundary, Killean

One of the many old dykes around Killean, there is a view towards Carn Bàn.

Killean Ruins at Killean, a former farming settlement.

Killean

Ruins at Killean, a former farming settlement.

Ruins, Killean

Ruins, Killean

Killean The ruined fanks and cottage at Killean seen from the slopes of Carn Bàn.

Killean

The ruined fanks and cottage at Killean seen from the slopes of Carn Bàn.

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Eilean Amalaig is located at Grid Ref: NM7029 (Lat: 56.405637, Lng: -5.7173406)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

What 3 Words

///point.chins.awestruck. Near Craignure, Argyll & Bute

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