Fladda, Slate Islands
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Fladda is one of the Slate Islands, off the west coast of Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
Quick Facts Meaning of name, Location ...
Meaning of name | "flat island" |
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Location | |
OS grid reference | NM720123 |
Coordinates | 56.25°N 5.675°W / 56.25; -5.675 |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Slate Islands |
Area | ha |
Highest elevation | m |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Argyll and Bute |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
References | [1][2][3][4] |
Fladda Lighthouse | |
Coordinates | 56.248316°N 5.680506°W / 56.248316; -5.680506 |
Constructed | 1860 |
Construction | masonry tower |
Height | 13 metres (43 ft) |
Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | white tower, black lantern, ochre trim |
Operator | private[5] |
Heritage | category B listed building |
Focal height | 13 metres (43 ft) |
Characteristic | Fl (2) W 9s. |
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Fladda is an islet in the Sound of Luing, between Luing and Belnahua. The name Fladda originates from the Old Norse for 'flat island'.