Eilean na Cille

An islet in the Sound of Jura, Eilean na Cille is located immediately to the south southwest of Garbh Rhisa. Rising to 20m (66 feet) above sea level and extending to 5 ha (12.5 acres), the island is composed of ancient metamorphosed sediments and igneous rocks crossed by a Tertiary dyke. The island is one of several hereabouts noted for its population of water vole.


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