Zoos & aquariums · Central Scotland
Torsa
In or near Ardfern.
Torsa in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Torsa is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Torsa (occasionally Torsay) 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. There is now only one house there, which is used for holiday lets. The underlying bedrock is slate but unlike Torsa's immediate island neighbours this has never been worked commercially. The island's name is of Norse origin but the most prominent historical structure on the island is the ruined Caisteal nan Con on the northeast shore, once held by Clan Campbell. The abundant sea life in the waters surrounding the island are protected by the Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Protected Area.
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Background
History
From about the 6th to the 8th century AD the Cenél Loairn kindred controlled what is today known as Lorn, which region includes the Slate Islands, in the then kingdom of Dalriada. By the late 8th century the area was a zone of conflict between the Celtic rulers of mainland Argyll and the newly arrived Norse settlers. Although there are few written references to the Slate Islands for this period the influence of the Norse language on placenames suggests that these islands then became part of the Kingdom of the Isles. Clan MacDougall were an important force in the area responsible for their mainland territories to the Scots crown, but to the Kings of Norway for their island territories until…
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- Coordinates
- 56.2572, -5.6167
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA34 4TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
Other places nearby
Torsa
Mountains & hills · 0.3 km
Torsa Beag
Mountains & hills · 0.6 km
Ardinamar Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Ardinamir, dun site
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Ardinamir
Islands · 1.2 km
Ballycastle Dun
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Dun Fadaidh, dun site
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Cuan Sound
Other places · 1.4 km
Seil, Old Kirk, North Cuan
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Ballachuan Hazel Wood
Battlefields & battle sites · 1.7 km
Cnoc Dòmhnuill
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Luing Millennium Cairn
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Nearby
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Torsa Beag
Torsa Beag — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 28 m.
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Ardinamar Bay
Ardinamar Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Ardinamir, dun site
Ardinamir, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Ballycastle Dun
Ballycastle Dun — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Torsa
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Oban Holiday Park
Oban Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Roseview Caravan Park and Campsite
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Tigh an Truish Inn
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Caledonian Hotel, George Street, Oban
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King's Arms Flats, 28 George Street, Oban
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📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Torsa?
- Torsa is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode PA34 4TU).
- What is Torsa?
- Torsa in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Torsa?
- Drivers can use postcode PA34 4TU.
- How do I get to Torsa?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA34 4TU. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.