Scottish Association for Marine Science
The Scottish Association for Marine Science is the UK's oldest ocean research and education charity based near Oban, Argyll, on the European Marine Science Park.- University
- …is operated by the University of the Highlands and Islands
- 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”“Scottish Marine Station for Scientific Research”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Dunstaffnage Chapel and Oban Airport.
Dunstaffnage Chapel
Ruins
Dunstaffnage Chapel is a ruins, which is situated 990 feet north of Scottish Association for Marine Science.
Oban Airport
Aerodrome
Oban Airport is located 6 miles northeast of Oban… Oban Airport is situated 2 miles northeast of Scottish Association for Marine Science.
Dunollie Castle
Dunollie Castle is a small ruined castle located… Dunollie Castle is situated 2½ miles southwest of Scottish Association for Marine Science.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dunbeg and Ganavan.
Falls of Lora
Locality
The Falls of Lora is a tidal race which forms at the… Falls of Lora is situated 2 miles east of Scottish Association for Marine Science.
Scottish Association for Marine Science
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Latitude
56.45156° or 56° 27′ 6″ north
Longitude
-5.44228° or 5° 26′ 32″ west
Open location code
9C8PFH25+J3
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OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
From Danish to German—“Scottish Association for Marine Science” goes by many names.
- Danish: “SAMS”
- Danish: “Scottish Association for Marine Science”
- German: “Edinburgh Marine Station”
- German: “Millport Biological Station”
- German: “SAMS”
- German: “Scottish Association for Marine Science”
- German: “Scottish Marine Station for Scientific Research”
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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