Eilean nan Gamhna

Eilean nan Gamhna is an islet in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland. Eilean nan Gamhna is situated nearby to the hamlet Balliemore, as well as near the locality Brandy Rock.

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 east of Eilean nan Gamhna.

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 2½ miles east of Eilean nan Gamhna.

Oban railway station

Railway station

Photo: David Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0.

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 2½ miles east of Eilean nan Gamhna.

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 Eilean nan Gamhna.

Dunbeg

Village

Photo: IJA, CC0.

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 Eilean nan Gamhna.

Eilean nan Gamhna

Type: Islet
Categories: coastline, locality, and landform
Location: Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude

56.415° or 56° 24′ 54″ north

Longitude

-5.5387° or 5° 32′ 19″ west

Elevation

89 feet (27 metres)

Open location code

9C8PCF76+XG

OpenStreetMap ID

way 201933688

OpenStreetMap feature

natural=coastline

OpenStreetMap feature

place=islet

GeoNames ID

12547774

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