Tyree

Tyree, an Argyllshire island, one of the Inner Hebrides, 19 miles NW. of Iona. Having a maximum length and breadth of 14 and 6 miles, and an area of 34 sq. m., it is treeless and flat, with a mean elevation of only 20 feet, except in the south, where three hills attain 400 feet. There are a score of fresh-water lakes. Nearly forty Scandinavian forts dot the shores, and there are also a ruined castle, nine standing stones, &c. Pop. (1831) 4453; (1891) 2600, who rear cattle, fish, and export poultry and eggs.