Shieldaig Island is an island in Loch Shieldaig, in the council area of Highland, Scotland. It is located 0.25 miles (0.40 km) from Shieldaig. Its area is 13 hectares[2] and its 134 feet high.[1] Shieldaig Island has been the property of the National Trust for Scotland since 1970 and has a thriving bird population.[3] It is almost entirely covered in Scots pine which was thought to have been planted over 100 years ago.[4] The seeds were probably taken from Speyside.[5]

Shieldaig Island

Location
Shieldaig Island Shieldaig Island shown within Highland
OS grid reference	NG8100554312
Coordinates	57.525631°N 5.6591314°W / 57.525631; -5.6591314
Physical geography
Area	13 hectares (0.05 sq mi)
Highest elevation	134 feet[1]
Administration
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Country	Scotland
Council area	Highland

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