Kerrera
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| Kerrera | |
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| Location | |
  Kerrera
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| Kerrera shown within Scotland. | |
| OS grid reference: | NM813281 |
| Names | |
| Gaelic name: | Cearrara |
| Norse name: | Kjarbarey |
| Meaning of name: | Norse for 'Kjarbar's island' or possibly 'copse island' |
| Area and Summit | |
| Area: | 1,214 ha |
| Area rank (Scottish islands): | 44 |
| Highest elevation: | Carn Breugach 189 m |
| Population | |
| Population (2001): | 42 |
| Population rank (inhabited Scottish islands): | 57 out of 97 |
| Main settlement: | Bailiemore |
| Groupings | |
| Island Group: | Mull |
| Local Authority: | Argyll and Bute |
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| References: | [1][2][3][4][5] |
Kerrera is a island in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, close to the town of Oban. In 2005, it has a population of about 35 people and is linked to the mainland by passenger ferry on the Gallanach Road.
The island is known for the ruined Gylen Castle, built in 1582. It was also the place where Alexander II of Scotland died in 1249. The highest point on Kerrera is Carn Breugach at 189 metres. Most of the island is owned by the McDougalls of Dunollie, who are descended from the Scottish Prince Somerled.
The main industry on the island is farming (Sheep and Highland Cattle) and tourism. There is an excellent Tea Room/Cafe at the south end near Gylen Castle. The castle itself has recently been restored and is now fully open to the public.
[edit] Gallery
 Looking towards Gylen Castle, Kerrera. |
 Harbour at Ardantrive on the isle of Kerrera, looking south from the Oban to Craignure ferry. |
 Outline map of Kerrera |
[edit] References
- ^ 2001 UK Census per List of islands of Scotland
- ^ Pàrlamaid na h-Alba placenames
- ^ Haswell-Smith, Hamish. (2004) The Scottish Islands. Edinburgh. Canongate.
- ^ Ordnance Survey
- ^ Anderson, Joseph (Ed.) (1893) Orkneyinga Saga. Translated by Jón A. Hjaltalin & Gilbert Goudie. Edinburgh. James Thin and Mercat Press (1990 reprint). ISBN 0-901824-25-9
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