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The Small Isles, Argyllshire / Inverness-shire

The Small Isles are a small archipelago of islands in the Inner Hebrides, partly in Argyllshire and partly in Inverness-shire. The Gaelic name, Na h-Eileanan Tarsainn literally means "cross isles" referring to their position between Morar and the Uists. The four main islands are Canna, Rùm, Eigg and Muck. The archipelago is witihn the council area of Highland.

Primary Name(s): The Small Isles
Place Type: Island Group
Historic County: Argyllshire / Inverness-shire
Lat, Long: 56.951875,-6.2739249
Grid Reference: NM 4022 9264
Council Area: Highland CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID:  GBPN166896

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/The_Small_Isles,_Argyllshire_166896