Sound of Kerrera
Sound of Kerrera is a sound in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland. Sound of Kerrera is situated nearby to the hamlet Balliemore, as well as near the locality Lower Soroba.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Dunollie Castle and St Columba’s Cathedral.
Dunollie Castle
Photo: Philippe Giabbanelli, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Dunollie Castle is a small ruined castle located on a hill north of the town of Oban, on the west coast of Scotland in Argyll and Bute. The site enjoys views over towards the island of Kerrera and a view of the town, harbour, and outlying isles. Dunollie Castle is situated 2 miles northeast of Sound of Kerrera.
St Columba’s Cathedral
Church
The Cathedral Church of St Columba in Oban is the seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Argyll and the Isles and mother church of the Diocese of Argyll and the Isles. The cathedral is located on the sea front at the northern end of Oban. St Columba’s Cathedral is situated 2 miles northeast of Sound of Kerrera.
Oban railway station
Railway station
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Oban railway station is a railway station serving Oban in Scotland. It is the terminus of one branch of the highly scenic West Highland Line, sited 71 miles 44 chains from Callander, via Glen Ogle. Oban railway station is situated 2 miles northeast of Sound of Kerrera.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Oban and Ganavan.
Oban
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Oban is a town in Argyll and Bute on the northwest coast of Scotland. It's a transport hub and most visitors are passing through on the way to the Hebrides, only staying overnight if ferry / train schedules make that necessary; conversely, Hebrideans come here for shopping and other necessities.
Ganavan
Suburb
Ganavan is a small settlement on Ganavan Bay on the west coast of Scotland, around 1.5 miles north of the town of Oban. Ganavan is situated 3 miles northeast of Sound of Kerrera.
Dunbeg
Village
Photo: Peter Amsden, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Dunbeg, formerly known as Dunstaffnage, is a village about 2+1⁄2 miles outside of Oban, Scotland. It has a population of just under 1,000. It is home to the Scottish Association for Marine Science, one of the primary marine science centres in the UK. Dunbeg is situated 4 miles northeast of Sound of Kerrera.
Sound of Kerrera
- Type: Sound
- Also known as: “Kerrera Sound”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
56.4° or 56° 24′ northLongitude
-5.51667° or 5° 31′ westOpen location code
9C8PCF2M+28GeoNames ID
2645772
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Balliemore and Lower Soroba.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ellery Hill and Dun Uabairtich.
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