Lunga, Treshnish Isles
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Not to be confused with Lunga, Firth of Lorn.
The island of Lunga is the largest of the Treshnish Isles in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The Isles are part of the Loch Na Keal National Scenic Area.
Quick Facts Scottish Gaelic name, Old Norse name ...
Scottish Gaelic name | Lunga |
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Old Norse name | langr-øy |
Meaning of name | "(long)ship island", from Norse |
Lunga viewed from across the water | |
Location | |
OS grid reference | NM278419 |
Coordinates | 56.49°N 6.42°W / 56.49; -6.42 |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Treshnish Isles |
Area | 81 ha (3⁄8 sq mi) |
Area rank | 161 [1] |
Highest elevation | Cruachan, 103 m (338 ft) |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Argyll and Bute |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
References | [2][3][4][5][6] |
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