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Shiant Islands, Ross-shire

The Shiant Islands (Scottish Gaelic: Na h-Eileanan Mòra) is an island group lying in the Minch strait to the east of the Isle of Lewis, Ross-shire. It is within the council area of Na h-Eileanan an Iar CA.

Primary Name(s): Shiant Islands (Anglicised)   Na h-Eileanan Mòra (Gaelic)
Variant Name(s):  Na h-Eileanan Seunta (Gaelic)
Place Type: Island Group
Historic County: Ross-shire
Lat, Long: 57.895002,-6.3498686
Grid Reference: NG 4233 9780
Council Area: Na h-Eileanan an Iar CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID:  GBPN166951

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Shiant_Islands,_Ross-shire_166951