Calbha Mòr
Tidal islet in Sutherland, Scotland
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Calbha Mòr is a tidal islet in Eddrachillis Bay, Sutherland, Scotland.
Meaning of nameLarge calf island[1]
Island groupIslands of Sutherland
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| Location | |
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  Calbha Mòr Calbha Mòr shown within Scotland | |
| OS grid reference | NC167367 |
| Coordinates | 58.28°N 5.13°W |
| Name | |
| Meaning of name | Large calf island[1] |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Islands of Sutherland |
| Area | 70 ha[2] |
| Area rank | 174= [3] |
| Highest elevation | 67 m (220 ft)[2] |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Highland |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
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Geography
Calbha Mòr lies north of the Kylesku Bridge and west of the Duartmore Forest, in a location that is relatively inaccessible from the A894 road. It covers 70 hectares (170 acres)[2] and comprises two rounded hills, the higher of which reaches 67 metres (220 ft).[2]
It is separated from its smaller neighbour, Calbha Beag, by a channel 11 metres (36 ft) deep.[4] Calbha Beag is 45 hectares (110 acres) in area.[2]
The sheltered Bàgh Chalbha lies to the east[5] and a major fish escape from a fish farm took place here in 2003.[6]
