Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Dunbeg
Dunbeg — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Connel Ferry · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dunbeg, you can take a train to Connel Ferry station, which is 3.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is PA37 1QG, and entry to the town is free.
About
Dunbeg is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 610 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.4458°, -5.4428°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dunbeg (Scottish Gaelic: An Dùn Beag), formerly known as Dunstaffnage (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Stafhainis or Dùn Staidhinis), is a village about 2+1⁄2 miles (4 km) outside of Oban, Scotland. It has a population of just under 1,000. It is home to the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), one of the primary marine science centres in the UK. Also near Dunbeg is Dunstaffnage Castle, part of the Campbell Clan and is owned by the Captain of Dunstaffnage.
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Background
Description
It is one of Europe's leading marine science research organisations, one of the oldest oceanographic organisations in the world and is Scotland's largest and oldest independent marine science organisation.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.4458, -5.4428
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA37 1QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Population
- 610
- Nearest railway station
- Connel Ferry — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1017182 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dunbeg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Dunbeg Jan 2026.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Tom Ard
Mountains & hills · 0.5 km
Scottish Association for Marine Science
Parks · 0.6 km
Eas na Muic
Natural landmarks · 0.6 km
Ocean Explorer Centre
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
Aonadh Beag
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Dunstaffnage Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 0.9 km
clan burrial
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Dunstaffnage Chapel
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Dunstaffnage Castle
Castles · 1.0 km
Ganavan Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Eilean Mòr
Islands · 1.5 km
Ganavan Sands
Beaches · 1.8 km
Dunbeg is a village located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 610. Our guide lists several attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 610
- Constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Things to see in Dunbeg
198 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Dunbeg →
Flagship📷 4Islands · Central Scotland
Kerrera
Kerrera — island in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, close to the town of Oban.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Achanduin Castle
Achanduin Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Theatres · Central Scotland
Corran Halls
Corran Halls is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Castles · Central Scotland
Dunollie Castle
Dunollie Castle — small ruin located north of the town of Oban, Scotland.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Dunollie House
Dunollie House — house in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Dunollie Lighthouse
Dunollie Lighthouse — lighthouse at Dunollie, Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Castles · Central Scotland
Dunstaffnage Castle
Dunstaffnage Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Dunstaffnage Chapel
Dunstaffnage Chapel — church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Islands · Central Scotland
Eilean Mòr
Eilean Mòr — island near Dunbeg, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Islands · Central Scotland
Eilean nan Gamhna
Eilean nan Gamhna — island in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Ganavan, Oban
Ganavan, Oban — house in Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Hutcheson's Monument
Hutcheson's Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Kerrera Lighthouse
Kerrera Lighthouse — lighthouse on Kerrera, Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
📷 3Beaches · Central Scotland
Little Ganavan Beach
Little Ganavan Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Distilleries · Central Scotland
Oban Distillery
Oban Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
📷 4Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Pennyfuir Cemetery
Pennyfuir Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3
📷 3Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Sgeirean Dubha Lighthouse
Sgeirean Dubha Lighthouse — lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Cathedrals · Central Scotland
St Columba's Cathedral
St Columba's Cathedral — cathedral in Oban, Argyll, Scotland.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
The Manor House, Gallanach Road, Oban
The Manor House, Gallanach Road, Oban — house in Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK, now a hotel.
★ Iconic📷 5Follies · Central Scotland
McCaig's Tower
Oban's Colosseum-inspired granite folly (1897), never quite finished.
📷 5Nearby
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Tom Ard
Tom Ard — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 124 m.
📷 3Parks · Central Scotland
Scottish Association for Marine Science
Scottish Association for Marine Science in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Eas na Muic
Eas na Muic in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Ocean Explorer Centre
Ocean Explorer Centre — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Aonadh Beag
Aonadh Beag — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 64 m.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
Dunstaffnage Abbey
Dunstaffnage Abbey — a abbey in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Dunbeg
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Oban Backpackers Hostel
Oban Backpackers Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Alexandra Hotel
Alexandra Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 7B&Bs · Central Scotland
Kilchrenan House
Kilchrenan House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Oban Youth Hostel
Oban Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
The Lancaster Hotel
The Lancaster Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
King's Arms Flats, 28 George Street, Oban
King's Arms Flats, 28 George Street, Oban in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Caledonian Hotel, George Street, Oban
Caledonian Hotel, George Street, Oban in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Tigh an Truish Inn
Tigh an Truish Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ardbrecknish House
Ardbrecknish House — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 3Towns & cities · Central Scotland
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Achahoish — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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📷 5Towns & cities · Central Scotland
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Ardentinny — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunbeg?
- Dunbeg is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA37 1QG).
- What is Dunbeg?
- Dunbeg — village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Dunbeg?
- The nearest railway station is Connel Ferry, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA37 1QG.
- Is Dunbeg free to visit?
- Yes, Dunbeg is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dunbeg?
- The nearest railway station is Connel Ferry, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA37 1QG.