Meaning of name holy Sovereign state United Kingdom Highest elevation 70 m Council area Highland | OS grid reference NC663643 Country Scotland Area 30 ha Lieutenancy area Highland | |
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Gaelic name Eilean naomha or Eilean na Coomb Island group Highland / Islands of Sutherland |
Neave Island (also Coomb Island) is an island on the north coast of the Scottish mainland.
Map of Neave Island, United Kingdom
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.
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