Traiseagh Island

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Gerry Anderson allegedly had the idea for Thunderbirds while staying here in the 1950's. The island is littered with abandoned silos and has a large cave facing out onto the sea which Anderson reputedly based the idea for Thunderbird 2's launchpad on. There is also a large Pictish standing stone which bears a striking resemblance to Thunderbird 1. Traiseagh is ancient Gaelic for "Tracy", which is where the name "Tracy Island" originated from.

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Coordinates: 56°13'50"N 5°43'7"W

Jura 25 km
Isle of Mull 62 km
Coll 80 km
Tiree 86 km
Knoydart 100 km
South Uist 168 km
Isle of Skye 173 km
North Uist 198 km
Harris 220 km
Isle of Lewis 268 km

Gulf of Corryvreckan 8.7 km
Loch Na Cille 31 km
Beinn an Òir, 785 m (2,575 ft) 41 km
Loch Frisa 44 km
Gometra 45 km
Dunes 53 km
Loch Gruinart 57 km
Loch Gorm 64 km
Loch Indaal 65 km
Tiree Airport (EGPU / TRE) 77 km

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Gulf of Corryvreckan Loch Na Cille Beinn an Òir, 785 m (2,575 ft) Loch Frisa Gometra Dunes Loch Gruinart Loch Gorm Loch Indaal Tiree Airport (EGPU / TRE)