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Scottish Association for Marine Science

The Scottish Association for Marine Science is the UK's oldest ocean research and education charity based near , , on the European Marine Science Park.
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  • Type: University
  • Description: Scottish oceanographic Society and research organization
  • Also known as: “Edinburgh Marine Station”, “Marine Biological Association of the West of Scotland”, “Millport Biological Station”, “SAMS”, “Scottish Association for Marine Science UHI”, “Scottish Marine Biological Association”, and “Scottish Marine Station for Scientific Research”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Dunstaffnage Chapel and Oban Airport.

Ruins
Photo: Otter, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a ruins, which is situated 990 feet north of Scottish Association for Marine Science.

Aerodrome
Photo: Bill Miller, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is located 5 nautical miles northeast of , near the village of North Connel, , . Operated by Argyll and Bute council, it has a CAA licence as a commercial airport following recent upgrading. is situated 2 miles northeast of Scottish Association for Marine Science.

Photo: Philippe Giabbanelli, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a small ruined castle located on a hill north of the town of , on the west coast of Scotland in . The site enjoys views over towards the island of and a view of the town, harbour, and outlying isles. is situated 2½ miles southwest of Scottish Association for Marine Science.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dunbeg and Ganavan.

Village
Photo: Peter Amsden, CC BY-SA 2.0.
, formerly known as Dunstaffnage, is a village about 2+1⁄2 miles outside of , 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.

Suburb
is a small settlement on Bay on the west coast of Scotland, around 1.5 miles north of the town of . is situated 1½ miles southwest of Scottish Association for Marine Science.

Locality
Photo: Mussklprozz, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a tidal race which forms at the mouth of when a particularly high tide runs out from the loch. They form white water rapids for two to five days either side of the spring tides. is situated 2 miles east of Scottish Association for Marine Science.

Scottish Association for Marine Science

Latitude
56.45156° or 56° 27′ 6″ north
Longitude
-5.44228° or 5° 26′ 32″ west
Operator
University of the Highlands and Islands
Open location code
9C8PFH25+J3
Open­Street­Map ID
way 356837914
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­university
Wiki­data ID
Q7437625
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In Other Languages

From Danish to German—“Scottish Association for Marine Science” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ocean Explorer Centre and clan burrial.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Dunstaffnage and European Marine Scence Park.

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