Shuna Island

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Shuna Island

Shuna Island[6] or simply Shuna is an island in Loch Linnhe, offshore from Appin, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The island is approximately two kilometres (1+14 miles) long and one kilometre (58 mi) wide, and extends to some 155 ha (383 acres) in total. The island is characterised by a table topped hill at its southern end.[7] The name Shuna is probably derived from the Norse, for "sea island".[1] The island is separated from Appin by the Sound of Shuna.

Quick Facts Scottish Gaelic name, Meaning of name ...
Shuna Island
Scottish Gaelic nameSiùna[1]
Meaning of nameProbably "sea island" from Norse[1]
Location
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Shuna Island
Shuna Island
Shuna shown within Argyll and Bute
OS grid referenceNM916490
Coordinates56.59°N 5.395°W / 56.59; -5.395
Physical geography
Island groupLoch Linnhe
Area155 ha (383 acres)
Area rank121[2]
Highest elevationTom an t-Seallaidh 71 m (233 ft)
Administration
Council areaArgyll and Bute
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Demographics
Population0[3]
Lymphad
References[4][5]
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The farm on Shuna

Shuna is recorded in a late 16th-century document as belonging to John Stewart, the Laird of Appin.[5] He may have built Castle Shuna, a small tower-house, which is now in ruins and lies at the south end.[8] In the 18th century, Shuna Farmhouse replaced Castle Shuna as the residence on the island: it is a Category B listed traditional farmhouse dating from the 1740s.[9] Opposite Castle Shuna, at the head of Loch Laich, is the island fortress of Castle Stalker, also historically a possession of the Stewarts of Appin.[10]

The island forms part of the Lynn of Lorn National Scenic Area, one of 40 in Scotland.[11]

In 2012 the island was placed on sale via agents Savills for £1.85 million.[12]

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