Alaster’s Rock
Alaster’s Rock is an island in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland. Alaster’s Rock is situated nearby to the hamlet Port Ramsay, as well as near the village Port Appin.Places of Interest
Highlights include St Moluag’s Cathedral and Eriska Hotel.
St Moluag’s Cathedral
Church
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St Moluag's Cathedral is a church located on the Scottish island of Lismore just off the coast of Oban. Despite its name it is no longer a cathedral as it is a church of the Church of Scotland. St Moluag’s Cathedral is situated 2 miles southwest of Alaster’s Rock.
Eriska Hotel
Hotel
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Eriska Hotel is situated 2½ miles southeast of Alaster’s Rock.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Port Appin and Appin.
Port Appin
Village
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Port Appin is a village, which is situated 2 miles east of Alaster’s Rock.
Appin
Village
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Appin is a coastal district of the Scottish West Highlands bounded to the west by Loch Linnhe, to the south by Loch Creran, to the east by the districts of Benderloch and Lorne, and to the north by Loch Leven. Appin is situated 3½ miles east of Alaster’s Rock.
Achnacroish
Village
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Achnacroish is a hamlet on the Scottish island of Lismore. The harbour serves the ferry between Lismore and Oban. The hamlet has the island's primary school. Achnacroish is situated 4 miles southwest of Alaster’s Rock.
Alaster’s Rock
- Type: Island
- Category: landform
- Location: Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
56.56075° or 56° 33′ 39″ northLongitude
-5.45165° or 5° 27′ 6″ westOpen location code
9C8PHG6X+78GeoNames ID
12547593
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