Sìthean Riabhach
Sìthean Riabhach is a hill in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland and has an elevation of 89 feet. Sìthean Riabhach 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 Sìthean Riabhach.
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 Sìthean Riabhach.
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 2½ miles east of Sìthean Riabhach.
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 Sìthean Riabhach.
Dunbeg
Village
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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 4½ miles northeast of Sìthean Riabhach.
Sìthean Riabhach
- Type: Hill with an elevation of 89 feet
- Also known as: “Sithean Riabhach”
- Category: landform
- Location: Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
56.40907° or 56° 24′ 33″ northLongitude
-5.53395° or 5° 32′ 2″ westElevation
89 feet (27 metres)Open location code
9C8PCF58+JCGeoNames ID
12547789
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