Treshnish Isles

The Treshnish Isles is an archipelago of small islands and skerries, lying west of Mull, in Scotland. They are part of the Inner Hebrides. From north to south, the larger islands include:

* Cairn na Burgh Beag
* Cairn na Burgh Mòr
* Fladda
* Sgeir an Eirionnaich
* Sgeir a' Chaisteil
* Lunga
* Bac Mòr ("Dutchman's Cap")
* Bac Beag

The Treshnish Isles are designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Special Protection Area [cite web| url=http://www.jncc.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=1941| title=SPA description: Treshnish| publisher=Joint Nature Conservation Committee| accessdate=2007-07-28] due to their importance for breeding seabirds and a marine Special Area of Conservation [cite web| url=http://www.argyllmarinesac.org/DS_TreshnishIsle.htm| title=Argyll Marine SAC: Treshnish Isles | accessdate=2007-07-28] . They are also known for their Atlantic Grey Seals and ruined castles. [cite web| url=http://www.scotlandview.co.uk/mull_and_iona.htm| title=Mull and Iona| publisher=Scotland View| accessdate=2007-07-28]

References

* [http://www.hebrideantrust.org/treshnish.htm The Hebridean Trust]