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Insh Island

#5199 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Insh Island

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Insh Island or simply Insh is an uninhabited island west of the island of Seil in the Firth of Lorn, Scotland. ()

Coordinates: 56°18'40"N, 5°40'21"W

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ScotlandUnited Kingdom

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Insh Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Clachan Bridge, Gylen Castle, Torsa, Eilean Dubh Mòr.

3.5 miE
Bridge
Clachan Bridge
89 min walk • The Clachan Bridge, also affectionately known as the "Bridge Over the Atlantic", is a remarkable piece of engineering that connects the Scottish mainland with the Isle of Seil. Constructed in 1792, this hump-backed bridge spans the Clachan Sound, a narrow stretch of...
6.5 miNE
Centuries-old ruins in a scenic setting
Gylen Castle, Kerrera
166 min walk • Gylen Castle is a ruined castle, or tower house, at the south end of the island of Kerrera in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, on a promontory overlooking the Firth of Lorne. It was made a scheduled monument in 1931.
4.2 miSE
Island
Torsa
107 min walk • Torsa is one of the Slate Islands in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Lying east of Luing and south of Seil, this tidal island was inhabited until the 1960s. There is now only one house there, which is used for holiday lets. The underlying bedrock is slate but unlike Torsa's immediate island neighbours this has never been worked commercially.
5.8 miS
Island
Eilean Dubh Mòr
147 min walk • Eilean Dubh Mòr is an uninhabited island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It lies at the mouth of the Firth of Lorn, between the islands of Lunga and Garbh Eileach.
1.4 miSE
Island, Locality
Easdale
37 min walk • One of the most notable features of Easdale is its historic slate quarries, which were once the center of the island's economy. Today, visitors can take a guided tour of the quarries and learn about the island's slate mining heritage.
1.8 miSE
Island with villages and a golf club
Seil
48 min walk • Seil is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, with its rugged coastline, rolling hills, and beautiful beaches. Visitors can explore the island's natural beauty by taking leisurely walks along the coastal paths, or by embarking on more challenging hikes...