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Delve into Roag in United Kingdom
Roag in the region of Scotland is a city in United Kingdom - some 481 mi or ( 773 km ) North-West of London , the country's capital .
Current time in Roag is now 11:45 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/London " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Talisker, Struan, Stornoway, Stein, and Skinidin. While being here, make sure to check out Talisker . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Roag ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Harlosh Island
Harlosh Island is an island in Loch Bracadale just off the coast of the Minginish and Harlosh peninsulas of Skye in Scotland. The island is about 34 hectares in extent and the coastline, which is largely cliff-lined, has a cave on the west coast. At low tide it is only about 100 metres from mainland Skye. Harlosh Skerry lies just offshore to the north west. The name "Harlosh" is of Old Norse origin and may refer to a river mouth, although the meaning is not clear.
Located at 57.37 -6.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tarner Island
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 in extent. The coastline is largely cliff-lined and rocky and there is a natural arch to the north. Tarner Island is only about 1 kilometre 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.
Located at 57.36 -6.49 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Wiay, Skye
Wiay is an uninhabited island in Loch Bracadale in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Wiay lies west of the Isle of Skye, 1.4 kilometres off the Skye coast, near the village of Ullinish. It is the largest island in Loch Bracadale, with an area of 148 hectares . Most of the coastline consists of vertical cliffs and the southern bluff is a striking overhanging cliff. The island has been uninhabited since the late 19th century.
Located at 57.34 -6.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Loch Bracadale
Loch Bracadale is a sea loch on the west coast of Skye in Scotland. Loch Bracadale and its associated inner lochs - Harport, Vatten, Caroy, Bharcasaig, na Faolinn and Loch Beag - form one of the largest areas of semi-enclosed inshore waters around the Skye coast. The shallow waters are exploited for fish and mussel farms as well as scallop diving. The loch contains Harlosh Island, Tarner Island, Wiay and the tidal island of Oronsay off Ullinish point.
Located at 57.33 -6.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
A850 road
The A850 road is one of the principal roads of the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides off the west coast of mainland Scotland. It connects Dunvegan Castle and the town of Dunvegan and the north of the island with the A87 road for Portree that then crosses to the mainland road system. The more direct road connecting Dunvegan with the A87 is the A863.
Located at 57.44 -6.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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