Tir na Oig Slate Quarry
Tir na Oig Slate Quarry is a quarry in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland. Tir na Oig Slate Quarry is situated nearby to Old Slate Quarry, as well as near the archaeological site Dun Ablaich.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Belnahua and Eilean Dubh Mòr.
Belnahua
Island
Photo: Nigel Pacey, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Belnahua is one of the Slate Islands, in the Firth of Lorn in Scotland, known for its deserted slate quarries. The bedrock that underpins its human history is part of the Scarba Conglomerate Formation and its value has been on record since the 16th century. Belnahua is situated 2 miles northwest of Tir na Oig Slate Quarry.
Eilean Dubh Mòr
Island
Photo: Donald MacDonald, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Eilean Dubh Mòr is an uninhabited island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It lies at the mouth of the Firth of Lorn, between the islands of Lunga and Garbh Eileach. Eilean Dubh Mòr is situated 2½ miles west of Tir na Oig Slate Quarry.
Torsa
Island
Photo: Rolf Kallman, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Torsa is one of the Slate Islands in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Lying east of Luing and south of Seil, this tidal island was inhabited until the 1960s. Torsa is situated 2½ miles northeast of Tir na Oig Slate Quarry.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Craobh Haven and Ellenabeich.
Craobh Haven
Village
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Craobh Haven is a small purpose-built village and sailing port on the west coast of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is situated on the Craignish peninsula, 1 mile to the west of the A816 road, approximately 22 miles south of Oban. Craobh Haven is situated 4 miles east of Tir na Oig Slate Quarry.
Ellenabeich
Village
Photo: Remi Mathis, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ellenabeich is a small village on the isle of Seil – an island on the east side of the Firth of Lorn, 7 miles southwest of Oban, in the council area of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Ellenabeich is situated 4½ miles north of Tir na Oig Slate Quarry.
Balvicar
Village
Balvicar is a village on the island of Seil, a small island seven miles southwest of Oban, Scotland. It is one of three villages on the island along with Ellenabeich and Clachan-Seil. Balvicar is situated 4½ miles north of Tir na Oig Slate Quarry.
Tir na Oig Slate Quarry
- Type: Quarry
- Category: industry
- Location: Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
56.23101° or 56° 13′ 52″ northLongitude
-5.65914° or 5° 39′ 33″ westOpen location code
9C8P68JR+C8OpenStreetMap ID
way 425333000OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=quarry
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Old Slate Quarry and Dun Ablaich.
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