Handa Island
Handa Island (Scottish Gaelic: Eilean Shannda) or simply Handa is an island off the west coast of Sutherland, Scotland. It is 309 hectares (760 acres) and 123 metres (404 ft) at its highest point.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Eilean Shannda |
|---|---|
| Old Norse name | Sandey |
| Meaning of name | Island at the sandy river |
| Location | |
Handa Island Handa Island shown within Sutherland | |
| OS grid reference | NC138480 |
| Coordinates | 58.380°N 05.186°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Inner Hebrides/Islands of Sutherland |
| Area | 309 hectares (1+3⁄16 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 87= |
| Highest elevation | Sithean Mòr, 123 m (404 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| References | |
The island is of national importance for its birdlife and maritime vegetation, and is a Scottish Wildlife Trust nature reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and a Special Protection Area (SPA). Handa also forms part of the North-West Sutherland national scenic area, one of 40 such areas in Scotland.
A small ferry sails to Handa from Tarbet on the mainland and boat trips operate to it from Fanagmore. The island receives five thousand visitors per annum.
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