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Lunga, Treshnish Isles

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Lunga, which is of volcanic origin, has been described as 'a green jewel in a peacock sea'. It was inhabited until the 19th century, and still bears the remains of
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that inhabit the waters around it, and for its breeding colonies of seabirds, including
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A Puffin sitting side on to camera, on the cliff top where its nest is.
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Many rare and endangered plants are also native to Lunga, including
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In summer, tourist boats visit Lunga from Ulva Ferry,
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Lunga (Treshnish Isles)
Lunga, Firth of Lorn
Scottish Gaelic
Old Norse
Lunga viewed from across the water
Lunga is located in Argyll and Bute
OS grid reference
NM278419
Coordinates
56°29′N 6°25′W / 56.49°N 6.42°W / 56.49; -6.42
Treshnish Isles
Council area
Argyll and Bute
Country
Scotland
United Kingdom
Demographics
Treshnish Isles
Argyll and Bute
Scotland
Loch Na Keal National Scenic Area
blackhouses


Treshnish Isles
Site of Special Scientific Interest
grey seals
storm-petrels
kittiwakes
Manx shearwaters

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