Islands · Central Scotland
Kerrera
In or near Dunbeg.
Kerrera — island in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, close to the town of Oban.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oban · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kerrera, the nearest railway station is Oban, located 3.9 km away. The postcode for the island is PA34 4SX, and entry is free.
About
Kerrera is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,214 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 34 people. Part of Inner Hebrides. Wikidata describes it as: "island in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, close to the town of Oban". Coordinates: 56.4000°, -5.5333°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kerrera ( KERR-ə-rə; Scottish Gaelic: Cearara or Cearrara) is an island in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, close to the town of Oban. In 2016 it had a population of 45, divided into two communities in the north and south of the island.
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Background
History
The island is known for the ruined Gylen Castle, a small tower house built in 1582. It was also the place where Alexander II of Scotland died in 1249. The artist J. M. W. Turner visited Kerrera in 1831 and made 25 sketches of the castle which are in the Tate Gallery, London.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4000, -5.5333
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA34 4SX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Population
- 34
- Nearest railway station
- Oban — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q501198 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kerrera (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Gylen Castle, Kerrera.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kerrera?
- Kerrera is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA34 4SX).
- What is Kerrera?
- Kerrera — island in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, close to the town of Oban.
- How do I get to Kerrera?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA34 4SX.
- Is Kerrera free to visit?
- Yes, Kerrera is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kerrera?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA34 4SX.