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Flannan Isles, Ross-shire

The Flannan Isles (Scottish Gaelic: Na h-Eileanan Flannach) is a small group of islands off the west coast of the Isle of Lewis, Ross-shire. They may take their name from Saint Flannan, the 7th century Irish preacher and abbot. The group is within the council area of Na h-Eileanan an Iar CA.

Primary Name(s): Flannan Isles (English)   Na h-Eileanan Flannach (Gaelic)
Place Type: Island Group
Historic County: Ross-shire
Lat, Long: 58.280971,-7.5837533
Grid Reference: NA 7286 4606
Council Area: Na h-Eileanan an Iar CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID: 166949

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Flannan_Isles,_Ross-shire_166949