Eilean Ruairidh Mòr
Eilean Ruairidh Mòr is a forested island in Loch Maree, Wester Ross, Scotland. Its name was formerly anglicised as "Ellan-Rorymore".
| Scottish Gaelic name | Eilean Ruairidh Mòr |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | Island of Big Rory/Roderick |
| Location | |
Eilean Ruairidh Mòr Eilean Ruairidh Mòr shown within Scotland | |
| OS grid reference | NG897733 |
| Coordinates | 57.7°N 5.53°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Loch Maree |
| Area | 38 ha |
| Area rank | (Freshwater: 10) |
| Highest elevation | 51 m |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Highland |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| References | |
The island is owned by Forestry and Land Scotland, as is the Slattadale Forest on the southern shore of Loch Maree. The islands in Loch Maree are among the least disturbed in Britain and are managed as a national nature reserve.
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