Balliemore

Balliemore is a hamlet in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland. Balliemore is situated nearby to the locality Glenshellach, as well as near the hamlet Lower Gylen.

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 2½ miles northeast of Balliemore.

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 northeast of Balliemore.

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 2 miles east of Balliemore.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Oban and Ganavan.

Oban

Photo: Traveler100, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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 Balliemore.

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 4½ miles northeast of Balliemore.

Balliemore

Type: Hamlet
Category: locality
Location: Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude

56.40083° or 56° 24′ 3″ north

Longitude

-5.5281° or 5° 31′ 41″ west

Elevation

20 feet (6 metres)

Open location code

9C8PCF2C+8Q

OpenStreetMap ID

node 8412860773

OpenStreetMap feature

place=hamlet

GeoNames ID

12547791

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In Other Languages

“Balliemore” goes by many names.

Scottish Gaelic: “Baile Mòr”

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Glenshellach and Lower Gylen.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Barr na Gile and Kerrera Marquee.

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