Seil
Island in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.293, -5.617 |
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| OS grid ref: | NM 76 17 |
| Dialling code: | 01852 (Kilmelford) |
Seil is a small, low-lying island off the west coast of Scotland in the council area of Argyll and Bute. It sits among the group known as the Slate Islands and is linked to the mainland by the narrow nineteenth‑century Clachan Bridge, which crosses a tidal sound; the island’s rocky coastline, narrow roads and sea views make it feel characteristically Hebridean despite its easy road access.
Historically the island’s economy was shaped by slate quarrying, with villages such as Ellenabeich and Balvicar growing around that industry; the quarries and their stories remain a visible part of the landscape and local heritage. Today a small, scattered community combines crofting, fishing and aquaculture with tourism - visitors come for boat trips, kayaking, wildlife (otters and seabirds are common) and the quiet of island life, while local events and community amenities keep a lively social fabric.
Postcode districts covering Seil
Neighbouring places
- Easdale Island 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Luing Island 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Shuna (Luing) Island 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Eilean Buidhe Island 6 miles9.6 km
- Kerrera Island 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Oban Place 9.7 miles15.6 km
Example postcodes in Seil
PA34 4RF, PA34 4TP, PA34 4RJ, PA34 4TG, PA34 4TE, PA34 4RB, PA34 4TF, PA34 4GH, PA34 4RD … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 54.1 miles87.1 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 67.3 miles108.3 km
- Oban Railway Station 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Craignure Railway Station 12.6 miles20.2 km
Hotels near Seil Ad
- Tigh An Truish Inn 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Corrie House 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Loch Melfort Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Knipoch House Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Manor House Hotel 4 9.6 miles15.5 km
- The Perle Oban Hotel & Spa 4 9.9 miles16 km
- The Ranald Hotel 9.9 miles16 km
- The Kelvin Hotel 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Palace Hotel - Small Hotel 3 10 miles16.1 km
- The Royal Hotel 3 9.9 miles16 km
Schools in Seil
- Easdale Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ardencaple House Estate 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Melfort House Estate 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Kilmelford Yacht Haven Harbour 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Craobh Marina Marina 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Barbreck House Estate 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Glenfeochan Estate 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Soroba House Estate 9.4 miles15 km
- Duart Castle Estate 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Torosay Castle Estate 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Scallastle Estate 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Dunstaffnage Marina Marina 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Crinan Boat Yard Marina 14.1 miles22.7 km