Shiant
Shiant, usually used to refer to the Shiant Isles, is a small archipelago in the Minch, off the west coast of Scotland, within the Highland council area. The name Shiant is of Scottish Gaelic origin, though the exact meaning is unclear. The islands are rugged and rocky, with cliffs and sea stacks rising from the surrounding waters.
The Shiant Isles are known for their rich seabird colonies and marine life. Puffins, razorbills, guillemots,
A lighthouse stands on the largest island; the Shiant Isles Lighthouse was built in the late 19th
Access is by private or charter boat from mainland locations such as Ullapool or Achiltibuie, with trips