Sheep Island

#4869 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Sheep Island is a small uninhabited island situated off the southern tip of the Kintyre peninsula in Scotland. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°17'29"N, 5°34'20"W

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ScotlandUnited Kingdom

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Nearby attractions include: St Columba's Chapel, Dunaverty Castle, Sanda Island.

4 miW
Ruins
St Columba's Chapel
102 min walk • St Columba's Chapel is a ruined medieval chapel near Southend, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is noted for its carved grave slabs.
3.1 miW
Forts and castles
Dunaverty Castle
79 min walk • Dunaverty Castle is located at Southend at the southern end of the Kintyre peninsula in western Scotland. The site was once a fort belonging to the Clan Donald. Little remains of the castle, although the site is protected as a scheduled monument.
0.9 miSW
Island
Sanda Island
25 min walk • The island is also steeped in history, with ancient ruins and archaeological sites scattered throughout its landscape. The remains of a Viking burial ground can be found on Sanda, offering a fascinating glimpse into the island's past.