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Things to see in Isle of Eigg (United Kingdom): 19 places and when to go
Isle of Eigg is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), Mountains (7), History (4). The best known are An Sgùrr, Askival and Kinloch Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 56.9056, -6.1448
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (8) · Mountains (7) · History (4) · Architecture (2) · Temples (2) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 201 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Askival, at 812 m.
What to see in Isle of Eigg
The places in and around Isle of Eigg, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- An SgùrrMountain on Eigg, HIghland, Scotland, UK2.7 km
- Askival812m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- Kinloch CastleLate Victorian mansion located on the Isle of Rùm15 km
- AinshvalSummit in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- HallivalMountain on Rùm, in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- RuinsivalHill on Rùm, in Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- Bay of LaigBay in Highland, Scotland, UK1.9 km
- Beinn AireinHill on Muck, in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Point of Sleat LighthouseLighthouse on Skye, Scotland15 km
- Trollabhal702m high mountain in the island of Rùm in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland, UK13 km
- Caisteal an Dùin BhàinHillfort on Muck, Highland, Scotland, UK10 km
- Dibidil BothyHiking10 km
- Church Of Scotland, EiggArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK1.5 km
- Eigg LighthouseLighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK4.1 km
- Eigg, Garbh BealachHillfort in Highland, Scotland, UK3.2 km
- Isle of Eigg BreweryBrewery353 m
- St Donnan's Church and Burial-Ground, Kildonnan, EiggArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK2.0 km
- Cleadale BeachBeach in Highland, Scotland, UK1.6 km
- St Donnan's Roman Catholic Church, Cleadale, EiggArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK1.6 km
When to go to Isle of Eigg
The best time to visit Isle of Eigg is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:07
- FebPossible9:10
- MarPossible11:25
- AprBest time13:58
- MayBest time16:12
- JunBest time17:31
- JulBest time16:58
- AugBest time14:57
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:00
- NovBetter not7:43
- DecPossible6:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 29. In June, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Isle of Eigg
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 201 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Glenbeg17 places27 km
- Broadford33 places40 km
- Acharacle19 places42 km
- Carbost40 places46 km
- Kyle76 places58 km
- Isle of Tiree14 places59 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Isle of Eigg?
The best known: An Sgùrr, Askival, Kinloch Castle, Ainshval, Hallival. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Isle of Eigg?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 29.
How do you get to Isle of Eigg?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 201 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Isle of Eigg as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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