Oitir Mhòr
Oitir Mhòr is a bay in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland. Oitir Mhòr is situated nearby to the hamlet Balliemore, as well as near the suburb Dunollie.| 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 Oitir Mhòr.
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 east of Oitir Mhòr.
Oban railway station
Railway station
Photo: Gillfoto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 2 miles east of Oitir Mhòr.
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 2½ miles northeast of Oitir Mhòr.
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 Oitir Mhòr.
Oitir Mhòr
- Type: Bay
- Also known as: “Oitir Mhor”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
56.41241° or 56° 24′ 45″ northLongitude
-5.52615° or 5° 31′ 34″ westElevation
233 feet (71 metres)Open location code
9C8PCF6F+XGGeoNames ID
12547776
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Balliemore and Dunollie.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Eilean nan Uan and Barr nan Cadhag.
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