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Luing
is an inshore island measuring about 6.5 miles in length and 1½
miles at its' widest point. Formerly a centre for slate quarrying,
it is now primarily a farming community, with a population of about
250. The two villages, Cullipool and Toberonochy, account for the
vast majority of the population. The islands' shop, open every day,
is situated on the road into Cullipool. The shop provides all the
basic necessities for life as well as quite a few luxuries and is
also an off licence. Cullipool also boasts a post office and a large
playing field and modern swing/slide area for children. |
  
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Luing
and the surrounding area provide good easy walking and are particularly
well known for bird watching. The island is home to a range of Scottish
wildlife with deer and hares a common sight in the fields around
the house. The surrounding waters provide opportunities for fishing,
sailing and for spotting the water dwelling wild life, which includes
otters, seals and porpoise. For the more historically minded, archaeological evidence suggests that Luing has been inhabited since at least 500BC with iron age earthworks dotting the island. In the cottage you can find copies of Luings own newsletter outlining details of the earthworks and their relationship to each other together with sketch maps showing the various locations. |
  
 
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| The details provided in the articles are of interest to the modern visitor not only for the historical content but also, as the sites of the earthworks and defensive positions were chosen to provide the best views across the island and the approaches to it, a little study will provide walks to some of the best viewpoints around. |