Torsa, Tidal island in Inner Hebrides, Scotland
Torsa is a tidal island off Scotland's west coast in the Inner Hebrides near Oban. The terrain varies across its 270 acres, with the highest point reaching approximately 62 meters above water.
The island was once connected to Scottish clan culture, as shown by the ruins of Casteal nan Con, a former tower of Clan Campbell. These remains indicate the strategic importance the region held for Highland clans.
The island belongs to the Slate Islands group, which includes nearby Seil, Easdale, and Luing. This cluster reflects centuries of maritime tradition and the region's connection to island life along Scotland's west coast.
Reaching the island requires a boat journey via a rigid tube dinghy called Cutty from a mooring in Ardnamir Bay. Visitors should prepare for tidal conditions, as these affect access and movement around the island.
The property actually comprises several separate landmasses, including three smaller islets named Eilean Fraoch, Glas Eilean, and Torsa Beag. These additional islands separate during high tide, creating shifting geography that changes with water levels.
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