Wildlife reserves · Scottish Highlands
The Oa
Also known as: An Obha
The Oa — peninsula in the southwest of Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Dog-friendly
About
The Oa is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Wikidata describes it as: "peninsula in the southwest of Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.6167°, -6.2833°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Oa ( OH) (Scottish Gaelic: An Obha) is a rocky peninsula in the southwest of the island of Islay, in Argyll, Scotland. It is an RSPB nature reserve.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6167, -6.2833
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA42 7AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Official site
- www.rspb.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1325866 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Oa (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: American Monument, Mull of Oa - geograph.org.uk - 592728.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Oa?
- The Oa is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA42 7AX).
- Who runs The Oa?
- The Oa is operated by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
- Is The Oa free to visit?
- The Oa is operated by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and is generally free to enter; donations are welcomed.
- How do I get to The Oa?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA42 7AX. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at The Oa?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.