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Seil Survival Group Facebook Page (Public)
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Seil is separated from mainland Scotland by Clachan Sound, which is not much more than 20 metres across at its narrowest point. To the west lies the sea-lane of the Firth of Lorn. The island of Luing lies across the Cuan Sound to the south and beyond are Lunga and Scarba.
Smaller islands surrouning Seil are its companion Slate Islands of Easdale, Torsa, Belnahua and Shuna. Eilean Dubh Mòr is to the south-west with the Garvellachs beyond, with Insh to the north west. Seil forms part of Nether Lorn, a region of Argyll between Loch Awe and Loch Melfort that includes the offshore islands located in the modern council area of Argyll and Bute.
The highest point on the island is the summit of Meall Chaise at 146 m (479 ft) above sea level.
Seil is some 12 miles by road from Oban, travelling north along the B844 and A 816. Balvicar, in the centre of the island, is the main settlement and has a harbour with commercial fishing boats, the island shop, and a golf club. On the west side of the island lies the former slate-mining village of Ellenabeich. This village, known for its white slate worker’s cottages, has a number of holiday cottages and is thus fully occupied only in the summer months. There are three other small settlements; Cuan at the southern tip, Oban Seil north of Balvicar and Clachan Seil, which is closest to the Clachan Bridge.