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Things to see in Isle of Tiree (United Kingdom): 14 places and when to go
Isle of Tiree is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Nature (4), Mountains (2). The best known are Dun Mor Vaul, Breachacha Castle and Ben Hynish. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 34. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 56.5199, -6.8132
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Nature (4) · Mountains (2) · Museums and art (1) · Temples (1) · Beaches (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 222 km as the crow flies
What to see in Isle of Tiree
The places in and around Isle of Tiree, 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.
- Dun Mor VaulIron age broch located on the Isle of Tiree, Scotland2.5 km
- Breachacha CastleTwo related structures on the shore of Loch Breachacha14 km
- Ben HynishMountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK10 km
- Dùn BeicDun located on the Inner Hebridean island of Coll15 km
- Balephuil BayBay at the south west corner of Tiree, Argyll and Bute, Scotland11 km
- Hough BayBay at the northwest of Tiree, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK11 km
- Breachacha crannogCrannog in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK13 km
- Dun HeanishDun and possible broch on Tiree, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK3.4 km
- Dun Mor a' Chaolais, broch and cup-marked rock, Millton, TireeScheduled monument in the form of a broch and cup and ring marked stone, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK4.3 km
- An IodhlannLocal history museum in the village of Scarinish on Tiree, Scotland2.2 km
- Balinoe standing stoneA standing stone on Tiree, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK8.0 km
- Ben HoughHill on Tiree, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK9.2 km
- Kirkapol Parish ChurchA parish church in the village of Kirkapol on the Isle of Tiree2 m
- Tràigh BhiBeach on Tiree, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK11 km
When to go to Isle of Tiree
The best time to visit Isle of Tiree 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 not7:12
- FebPossible9:13
- MarPossible11:26
- AprBest time13:56
- MayBest time16:08
- JunBest time17:25
- JulBest time16:53
- AugBest time14:54
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:02
- NovBetter not7:47
- DecPossible6:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 34. In June, 14 of the 14 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 Tiree
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 222 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 places57 km
- Isle of Eigg19 places59 km
- Scalasaig7 places63 km
- Isle of Barra14 places64 km
- Acharacle19 places79 km
- Oban28 places79 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Isle of Tiree?
The best known: Dun Mor Vaul, Breachacha Castle, Ben Hynish, Dùn Beic, Balephuil Bay. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Isle of Tiree?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 34.
How do you get to Isle of Tiree?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 222 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 Tiree as the destination and these 14 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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