Flannan Isles
Islands in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Flannan Isles (Scottish Gaelic: Na h-Eileanan Flannach)[5] or the Seven Hunters are a small island group in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, approximately 32 kilometres (17+1⁄2 nautical miles) west of the Isle of Lewis. They may take their name from Saint Flannan, the 7th century Irish preacher and abbot.[4]
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Scottish Gaelic name | Na h-Eileanan Flannach |
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Pronunciation | [nə ˈhelanən ˈfl̪ˠan̪ˠəx] ⓘ |
Meaning of name | Flannan Isles |
Location | |
OS grid reference | NA720460 |
Coordinates | 58.3°N 7.6°W / 58.3; -7.6 |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Lewis and Harris |
Area | 58.87 ha (145+1⁄2 acres) over more than seven islands.[1] |
Area rank | Eilean Mòr is 325th [2] |
Highest elevation | 88 m (289 ft), on Eilean Mòr |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
Largest settlement | Flannan Isles Lighthouse is the only habitable structure |
References | [3][4] |
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The islands have been devoid of permanent residents since the automation of Flannan Isles Lighthouse in 1971.[6]