Garbh Eilean, Loch Maree
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Garbh Eilean is a forested island in Loch Maree, Wester Ross, Scotland.
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Scottish Gaelic name | Garbh Eilean |
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Meaning of name | Rough Island |
Location | |
OS grid reference | NG911725 |
Coordinates | 57.7°N 5.5°W / 57.7; -5.5 |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Loch Maree |
Area | 39 ha (96 acres)[1] |
Area rank | (Freshwater: 9) [2] |
Highest elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Highland |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
References | [3][4] |
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Garbh Eilean lies between Eilean Sùbhainn and Eilean Ruairidh Mòr. The islands are among the least disturbed in Britain. They are managed as the Loch Maree National Nature Reserve by agreements between Scottish Natural Heritage and their owners.[5]