Eilean Bàn, Lochalsh

Eilean Bàn

Gaelic name	Eilean Bàn
Pronunciation	[ˈelan ˈpaːn]
Meaning of name	White Island
Eilean Bàn from the Skye Bridge, looking towards Kyle of Lochalsh
Location
Eilean Bàn Eilean Bàn shown within Scotland
OS grid reference	NG746271
Coordinates	57°17′N 5°44′W / 57.28°N 5.74°W / 57.28; -5.74
Physical geography
Island group	Skye
Area	2.4 ha (5.9 acres)
Highest elevation	m
Administration
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Country	Scotland
Council area	Highland
Demographics
Population	0
References

Eilean Bàn Lighthouse
Kyleakin

View of the lighthouse from Skye bridge
Location	Eilean Bàn Skye Highland Scotland United Kingdom
Coordinates	57°16′40″N 5°44′33″W / 57.277745°N 5.742434°W / 57.277745; -5.742434
Year first constructed	1857
Deactivated	1993 maintened as daybeacon
Construction	masonry tower
Tower shape	cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern	white tower, black lantern, ochre trim
Height	21 metres (69 ft)
ARLHS number	SCO-115
Managing agent	Eilean Bàn Trust

Eilean Bàn (Scottish Gaelic meaning White Island) is a six acre island off the coast of mainland Scotland, between Kyle of Lochalsh and the Isle of Skye, in Highland. The island supports part of the Skye Bridge, which crosses the mouth of Loch Alsh from the mainland to Skye.

Eilean Bàn was home to John Lister-Kaye, who wrote his book The White Island about his time there, working for Gavin Maxwell.

In 2001 the island had a population of two as recorded by the census but in 2011 there were no "usual residents" living there.

Kyleakin Lighthouse is situated at the south-western end of Eilean Bàn. It was built by David and Thomas Stevenson in 1857, and is linked to a pair of keepers' houses. The lighthouse was automated and converted to use acetylene gas in 1960. Following the start of construction of the Skye Bridge, the lighthouse was decommissioned in 1993. It is a Category B listed building.

Coordinates: 57°16′46″N 5°44′21″W / 57.27944°N 5.73917°W / 57.27944; -5.73917