Luing
Island Scottish island noted for slate quarries and beaches
Off Scotland’s west coast in the Slate Islands, Luing draws walkers and sea‑kayakers; visits revolve around rocky shorelines, crofting settlements and ferry links to the mainland.
Luing is an island off the west coast of Scotland in Argyll and Bute, one of the group often referred to as the Slate Islands. It has a history of small-scale slate quarrying and crofting agriculture.
The island offers coastal scenery and traces of its quarrying past, including worked rock faces and abandoned industrial sites. Rural settlement is dispersed and the island is primarily visited for walking, birdlife and coastal views.
Slate quarrying was an important local industry from the 18th century into the 20th century, shaping settlement and transport links. Over time the population declined as quarrying reduced and economic patterns changed.
Situated off Scotland’s west coast in the region of Argyll, Luing lies among other small islands and skerries in the Firth of Lorn and is part of the wider Inner Hebrides maritime landscape.
- Geography and industry: Part of the small island group off the west coast of Scotland historically associated with slate quarrying and island agriculture.
- Local legacy: The island lends its name to a native breed of beef cattle developed there, known for hardiness in Atlantic conditions.
Best Time to Visit Luing #
Summer (June-August) is the best time to visit Luing for outdoor activities and the most stable weather.
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Luing's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 4°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1723 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (210 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (171 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (188 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (194 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (193 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
