Small Isles

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The Small Isles are a picturesque archipelago off Scotland’s west coast, known for their rugged landscapes, wildlife, and remote island communities.

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Observed surface forms (1)

Surface form Occurrences
Isle of Canna community 1

Statements (45)

Predicate Object
instanceOf archipelago
administrativeDivisionOf Scotland
climate maritime climate
conservationStatus important area for nature conservation
country Scotland
governingCouncil Highland Council
hasDesignation National Scenic Area
hasEconomicActivity crofting
fishing
tourism
hasFeature moorland
mountainous terrain
sandy beaches
sea cliffs
hasFerryConnectionTo Mallaig
hasGeology basalt cliffs
volcanic rocks
hasIsland Canna
Eigg
Muck
Rum
Sanday (Small Isles)
hasProtectedArea Rum National Nature Reserve
hasTransport Caledonian MacBrayne
surface form: Caledonian MacBrayne ferry services
hasWildlife cetaceans
red deer
seabirds
seals
knownFor remote island communities
rugged landscapes
scenic coastal scenery
wildlife
languageSpoken English
Scottish Gaelic
locatedIn Inner Hebrides
west coast of Scotland
nearbyIslandGroup Isle of Mull
Isle of Skye
partOf Lochaber
populationCharacteristic small communities
sparsely populated
region Scottish Highlands
surface form: Highland
sea Atlantic Ocean
The Minch
touristAttractionType nature tourism destination

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Highland council area contains Small Isles
Mallaig hasFerryRouteTo Small Isles
Scottish Islands hasPart Small Isles
A’ Chill locatedIn Small Isles
Muck locatedIn Small Isles
Canna partOf Small Isles
Eigg partOf Small Isles
Gallanach partOf Small Isles
Port Mòr partOf Small Isles
Rum Cuillin partOf Small Isles
Rùm partOf Small Isles
Canna Harbour serves Small Isles
this entity surface form: Isle of Canna community