Tarner Island facts for kids
OS grid reference | NG299391 |
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Coordinates | 57°21′43″N 6°29′35″W / 57.362°N 6.493°W |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Skye |
Area | 28 ha (69 acres) |
Highest elevation | 56 m (184 ft) |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Highland |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
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Tarner Island is a triangular shaped island in Loch Bracadale just off the coast off the Harlosh peninsula of Skye in Scotland. It is about 28 hectares (69 acres) in extent.
![Looking south east from Harlosh Point - geograph.org.uk - 1213439](/images/thumb/4/4d/Looking_south_east_from_Harlosh_Point_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1213439.jpg/300px-Looking_south_east_from_Harlosh_Point_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1213439.jpg)
Looking south east from Harlosh Point, to Tarner Island, over Loch Bracadale.
The coastline is largely cliff-lined and rocky and there is a natural arch to the north. Tarner Island is only about 1 kilometre (5⁄8 mile) from mainland Skye and there are several skerries including Sgeir Mhòr and Sgeir Bheag that lies just offshore to the north east between the island and Colbost Head. Wiay and the tidal islet of Oronsay lie about 2 km (1+1⁄4 mi) to the south.
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