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Islands in the United Kingdom map & data

There are 3,948 islands mapped in the United Kingdom, spread over 4 nations. The most are in Scotland (2,423), England (458) and Northern Ireland (170) - Scotland alone holds 61% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Seana Bhaile, Grace Island and Brownsea Island.

3,948locations
4nations
106 KBlayer size
November 2026updated
A sample of islands in United Kingdom. Open every one of them in the studio.

Islands by nation

NationLocationsShare
Scotland2,42361%
England45812%
Northern Ireland1704.3%
Wales1183.0%

Notable islands in the United Kingdom

  1. Seana BhaileScotland · pop. 15
  2. Grace Island
  3. Brownsea IslandPoole · England
  4. Eileach an NaoimhScotland
  5. Hawkins Island
  6. Looe IslandEngland
  7. Bac MòrScotland
  8. Beàrnaraigh
  9. Steep HolmEngland
  10. BearasaighScotland
  11. Boraraigh
  12. BhacsaighScotland
  13. Da Burrian
  14. BhàlaighScotland
  15. Gèarum Mòr
  16. CalbhaighScotland
  17. Heelor
  18. CampaighScotland
  19. Miùghalaigh
  20. CeabhaighScotland
  21. Soaigh
  22. CealasaighScotland
  23. Stac Leibhinis
  24. Ceallasaigh BeagScotland
  25. Stac Lì
  26. Ceallasaigh MòrScotland
  27. Stac Shoaigh
  28. EasaighScotland
  29. Stac an Àrmainn
  30. Eilean BhinndealaimScotland
  31. Sòthaigh
  32. Eilean Chaluim ChilleScotland
  33. Eilean ChearstaighScotland
  34. Eilean ChirceboistScotland
  35. Eilean HasgeirScotland
  36. Eilean HeàrrloisScotland
  37. Eilean MhungaScotland
  38. Eilean OrasaighScotland
  39. Eilean ShìophoirtScotland
  40. Eilean StocainisScotland

What's in this layer

Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.

Make a map of islands in the United Kingdom

  1. Open the studio. No sign-up needed to start.
  2. Add the layer. Choose United Kingdom and Islands - 3,948 locations appear at once.
  3. Make it yours. Colours, icons, labels, clusters or a heat map; add your own pins, images and notes; measure distances and draw radius circles.
  4. Share it. Copy the link or embed it on your website - it looks great on phones too.

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Frequently asked questions

How many islands are there in the United Kingdom?

This layer holds 3,948 islands in the United Kingdom, the most of them in Scotland. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.

Can I download a list of islands in the United Kingdom?

Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every United Kingdom layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.

Is it free to put islands on my map?

Yes - every map can use 2 data layers free, and you can share or embed it. Layers you buy don't count toward that limit and work in every map you make.

What information comes with each island?

The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.

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