Eilean Dubh, Kyles of Bute
Eilean Dubh, sometimes known as Glen Caladh Island, is a wee isle lying just off the Cowal peninsula in the Kyles of Bute. It belongs to Argyllshire. The island is around 350 yards along its longest length and rises to a height of 62 feet above sea level. It is almost entirely covered by woodland.
The name Eilean Dubh is possibly the most common of all island names off the coast of Scotland; it means “Black Island”.
Although Eilean Dubh is uninhabited the islands owners, the Ingham Clarks, have their family graveyard here. There is also a light to aid navigation at the northern tip of the island.
The island forms the idyllic, "An Caladh/An Cala" (Gaelic for "harbour") on the Cowal coastline that was used as a location in BBC television's dramatisation of the Para Handy tales.
Eilean Dearg lies to the north and the Burnt Islands lie just to the east.
Outside links
- Wikishire map: 55°55’58"N, 5°11’37"W
- Streetmap: NS006757
- Photo of Caladh Harbour
