Flannan Isles
| Scottish Gaelic name | Na h-Eileanan Flannach |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | [nə ˈhelanən ˈfl̪ˠan̪ˠəx] ⓘ |
| Meaning of name | Flannan Isles |
| Location | |
| OS grid reference | NA720460 |
| Coordinates | 58°18′N 7°36′W / 58.3°N 7.6°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Lewis and Harris |
| Area | 58.87 ha (145+1⁄2 acres) over more than seven islands. |
| Area rank | Eilean Mòr is 325th |
| Highest elevation | 88 m (289 ft), on Eilean Mòr |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| Largest settlement | Flannan Isles Lighthouse is the only habitable structure |
| References | |
The Flannan Isles (Scottish Gaelic: Na h-Eileanan Flannach) or the Seven Hunters are a small island group in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, approximately 32 kilometres (17+1⁄2 nautical miles) west of the Isle of Lewis. They may take their name from Saint Flannan, the 7th century Irish preacher and abbot.
The islands have been devoid of permanent residents since the automation of Flannan Isles Lighthouse in 1971.