Eilean an Duin has been joined to the mainland at Craobh Haven since 1983 via the smaller island of Fraoch Eilean by a stone causeway. Its name in Gaelic means "island of the fort" and an iron age fort is still marked at the highest point on the island, which is 23 metres above sea level. The northern part of it was destroyed when they built the causeways. The north side of the island looks like it has been quarried, presumably for stone to build the causeways. The island is about 300 metres long by 150 metres wide.
Eilean an Duin is covered in scrubby trees - mainly silver birch, rowan and alder - bracken, brambles and wild flowers such as rosebay willowherb, scabious and heather. There is one clear path running along the length of the island right to end of the breakwater, which has been built out to the east of the island.
Craobh Haven Harbour from Eilean an Duin
Remains of the Fort at Eilean an Duin
Fraoch Eilean from Eilean an Duin
Fraoch Eilean from Eilean an Duin
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