Eilean Mòr, Crowlin Islands Island
Largest Crowlin Island off northwest Scotland
Part of the Crowlin Islands off Ardnamurchan, Eilean Mòr attracts boaters for coastal walking, seabird watching and rough anchorage; there are no services, so visits are day trips or camping with preparation.
Eilean Mòr, Crowlin Islands at a Glance#
About Eilean Mòr, Crowlin Islands#
Eilean Mòr is an uninhabited island in the Crowlin Islands group off the west coast of Scotland. It is part of a small cluster of rocky islands in this coastal archipelago.
The island offers coastal scenery and seabird habitat but has no visitor infrastructure. Visits are normally short landings from private or charter boats and there are no marked trails or facilities.
Historically the Crowlin Islands have seen intermittent human use for grazing and seasonal activities rather than permanent settlement. Eilean Mòr itself has no permanent population.
The island lies off the northwest Scottish mainland between the Isle of Skye and the Applecross/Shieldaig area, within the Inner Hebrides coastal region of Scotland.
- Access: Reachable only by private boat; there are no visitor facilities or services on the island.
- Status: Uninhabited and managed as part of a small island group off the Scottish west coast.
Weather & Climate near Eilean Mòr, Crowlin Islands#
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1949 mm/year), wettest in November.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 221 mm | overcast | 92% | 6.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 139 mm | overcast | 91% | 6.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 173 mm | overcast | 90% | 6.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 97 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 7° | 87 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.4h |
| June | Acceptable | 9° - 15° | 12° | 103 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 11° - 16° | 14° | 112 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.4 m/s | 1.0 high | 17.0h |
| August | Acceptable | 11° - 17° | 14° | 127 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Poor | 9° - 15° | 12° | 200 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 12° | 7° | 223 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | 4° - 9° | 3° | 240 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 227 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
