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Neave Island

Neave Island
Gaelic name Eilean naomha or Eilean na Coomb
Meaning of name holy
Location
Neave Island is located in Highland
Neave Island
Neave Island
Neave Island shown within Highland Scotland
OS grid reference NC663643
Coordinates 58°32′N 4°17′W / 58.54°N 4.29°W / 58.54; -4.29
Physical geography
Island group Highland / Islands of Sutherland
Area 30 hectares (0.12 sq mi)
Highest elevation 70 metres (230 ft)
Administration
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Country Scotland
Council area Highland
Demographics
Population 0
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References

Neave Island (also Coomb Island) is an island on the north coast of the Scottish mainland.

Neave Island is a small rugged island to the east of Eilean nan Ròn in Sutherland, separated from the mainland by a narrow channel, Caol Beag. It is just over half a mile from the settlement of Skerray and is known for its sandy beach on the far eastern end of the island. There are remains of an ancient church, Shown to be called St. Coloumba's Church on an 1874 map of the Island.

Coordinates: 58°32′48″N 4°17′53″W / 58.54667°N 4.29806°W / 58.54667; -4.29806



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