Shieldaig Island
Island in Highland, Scotland
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Shieldaig Island is an island in Loch Shieldaig, in the council area of Highland, Scotland. It is located 400 metres (1⁄4 nmi) offshore from Shieldaig. Its area is 13 hectares (32 acres)[2] and it rises to a maximum elevation of 41 metres (134 feet).[1] Shieldaig Island has been the property of the National Trust for Scotland since 1970 and has a thriving bird population.[3] It is almost entirely covered in Scots pine which was thought to have been planted over 100 years ago.[4] The seeds were probably taken from Speyside.[5]
Area13 ha (32 acres)
Highest elevation41 m (134 ft)[1]
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| Location | |
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  Shieldaig Island Shieldaig Island shown within Highland | |
| OS grid reference | NG8100554312 |
| Coordinates | 57.525631°N 5.6591314°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Area | 13 ha (32 acres) |
| Highest elevation | 41 m (134 ft)[1] |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Highland |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
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