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Easdale Island is the smallest permanently-inhabited island of the Inner Hebrides, off Scotland's west coast. Situated in the Firth of Lorn, about 18 miles away from the Loch Melfort Hotel, it covers an area of less than 10 hectares but has a permanent population of about 70.

The tiny car-free island of Easdale has much to offer the short or long term visitor. Have a walk around and enjoy the tranquility of this distinctive island. A stroll to the top of the 38m high hill offers unrivalled views of the Firth of Lorn to the north and many other islands to the south. The shoreline offers the opportunity for beachcombing or soaking up the fresh Atlantic air.

Areas of interest include the historical remains of what was once the centre of the Scottish slate mining industry. The still pools, which are a defining feature of Easdale, were once active slate quarries, and together with the wide variety of flora and bird life make Easdale unique.