Island 155 - Eilean Thunga/ Tongue Island, Sutherland

Eilean Thunga is a flat and unremarkable island located in the Kyle of Tongue.  Since 1971 when a ferry was replaced by a causeway/bridge it has been linked to the mainland on the east and the west.  The crossing carries the A838.  The bridge and causeway were built by Sir Alexander Gibb and Partners.   I have crossed the causeway several times in previous years but never noticed this island!  I even spent quite a while looking for a geocache in a very large pile of rocks several years ago. 

 Plaque commemorating the opening of the Kyle of Tongue Crossing in 1971

Eilean Thunga - picnic table

 Unite Hope Project Angel on Eilean Thunga
This is one of 49 "peace angels" gifted by a Swedish organisations to various places around the world.  It was presented to the communities of Melness, Tongue and Skerray in 2014.