Barran an Fhraoich
Barran an Fhraoich is a hill in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland and has an elevation of 531 feet. Barran an Fhraoich is situated nearby to the suburb Glencruitten, as well as near Soroba.Places of Interest
Highlights include Dunollie Castle and St John’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 west of Barran an Fhraoich.
St John’s Cathedral
Church
Photo: Chris Downer, CC BY-SA 2.0.
St John's Cathedral or the Cathedral Church of St John the Divine is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church, located in the town of Oban. It is one of the two cathedrals of the Diocese of Argyll and The Isles, and one of the sees of the Bishop of Argyll and The Isles. St John’s Cathedral is situated 1½ miles west of Barran an Fhraoich.
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 west of Barran an Fhraoich.
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 2 miles northwest of Barran an Fhraoich.
Dunbeg
Village
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 2 miles north of Barran an Fhraoich.
Barran an Fhraoich
- Type: Hill with an elevation of 531 feet
- Category: landform
- Location: Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
56.41692° or 56° 25′ 1″ northLongitude
-5.43122° or 5° 25′ 52″ westElevation
531 feet (162 metres)Open location code
9C8PCH89+QGGeoNames ID
12611688
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