Contin Island
Contin Island is an inhabited riverine islet in Ross and Cromarty within the Highland council area of Scotland. Located in the Black Water, a tributary of the River Conon, it is 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) downstream from Rogie Falls and is connected to the village of Contin by a road bridge and footbridge.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Eilean Chunndainn |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | island of Contin |
| Location | |
Contin Island Contin Island shown within Ross and Cromarty | |
| OS grid reference | NH457556 |
| Coordinates | 57.568°N 4.5738°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | River Conon |
| Area | c. 15 hectares (37 acres) |
| Highest elevation | 20 m (66 ft) above sea level |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Highland |
| Demographics | |
| Population | approx 3 (2011) |
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