Eilean Shona
| Scottish Gaelic name | Eilean Seòna |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | [ˈelan ˈʃɔːnə] ⓘ |
| Meaning of name | Possibly from the Norse for 'sea island' |
| Location | |
| OS grid reference | NM645739 |
| Coordinates | 56°47′55″N 5°51′39″W / 56.79859924°N 5.86086945°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Inner Hebrides |
| Area | 525 hectares (1,300 acres) |
| Area rank | 72 |
| Highest elevation | Beinn a' Bhàillidh, 265 metres (869 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Highland |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 2 |
| Population rank | 86= |
| Population density | 0.4 people/km2 |
| Largest settlement | Invermoidart |
| References | |
Eilean Shona (Scottish Gaelic: Eilean Seòna) is a tidal island situated at the entrance of Loch Moidart, on the west coast of Scotland, just north of the Ardnamurchan Peninsula. The island is 525 hectares (1,300 acres) in area, with the highest point being Beinn a' Bhàillidh at 265 metres (869 ft). There are five other peaks of over 150 metres (490 ft) and views of the sea and off-shore islands including Rhum, Eigg and Skye. It is reached by a short boat ride from the mainland (Dorlin Pier 4 km (25 miles) north of Acharacle). The modern name may be from the Old Norse for "sea island". The pre-Norse Gaelic name, as recorded by Adomnán was Airthrago or Arthràigh, meaning 'foreshore island', similar to the derivation of Erraid.