Shuna Island

Shuna Island[6] or simply Shuna is an island in Loch Linnhe, offshore from Appin. The island is approximately 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) long and 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) wide and extends to some 155 ha (383 acres) in total. The island is characterised by a table topped hill at its southern end.[7] The name Shuna is probably derived from the Norse, for "sea island".[1] The island is separated from Appin by the Sound of Shuna.

Shuna Island

Gaelic name	Siùna[1]
Meaning of name	Probably "sea island" from Norse[1]
Location
Shuna Island Shuna shown within Argyll and Bute
OS grid reference	NM916490
Coordinates	56.59°N 5.395°W / 56.59; -5.395
Physical geography
Island group	Loch Linnhe
Area	155 ha (383 acres)
Area rank	121 [2]
Highest elevation	Tom an t-Seallaidh 71 m (233 ft)
Administration
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Country	Scotland
Council area	Argyll and Bute
Demographics
Population	0[3]
References	[4][5]

The farm on Shuna

Shuna is recorded in a late 16th-century document as belonging to John Stewart, the Laird of Appin.[5] He may have built Castle Shuna a small tower-house, which is now in ruins lies at the south end[8] In the 18th century, Shuna Farmhouse replaced Castle Shuna as the residence on the island: it is a Category B listed traditional farmhouse dating from the 1740s.[9] Opposite Castle Shuna, at the head of Loch Laich, is the island fortress of Castle Stalker, also historically a possession of the Stewarts of Appin.[10]

The island forms part of the Lynn of Lorn National Scenic Area, one of 40 in Scotland.[11]

In 2012 the island was placed on sale via agents Savills for £1.85 million.[12]