Kerrera

Kerrera
Location
Kerrera
Kerrera shown within Argyll and Bute
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 hectares (4.7 sq mi)
Area rank	44
Highest elevation	Carn Breugach 189 metres (620 ft)
Population
Population	42
Population rank	57 out of 99
Main settlement	Bailiemore
Groupings
Island group	Mull
Local Authority	Argyll and Bute
References
If shown, area and population ranks are for all Scottish islands and all inhabited Scottish islands respectively. Population data is from 2001 census.

Gylen Castle on Kerrera

Kerrera (Scottish Gaelic: Cearrara, pronounced [ˈkʲʰɛrˠəɾə]) is an island in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, close to the town of Oban. In 2005 it had a population of about 35 people, and it 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 (620 ft). Most of the island is owned by the McDougalls of Dunollie, who are descended from the Scottish prince Somerled. The four-acre tidal island at the north-east tip of Kerrera, Rubh'a Chruidh, was sold for £426,000 in 2010 to Lanarkshire businessman, David Hamilton.

The main industries on the island are farming (sheep and Highland cattle) and tourism. There is a tea room/café at the south end near Gylen Castle. The castle itself has recently been restored and is now fully open to the public. At the north end of the island is the 200-berth Oban Marina, which has a complementary ferry service running to/from North Pier, Oban. The only licensed premises on the island is situated here; the Waypoint Bar and Grill which sells local produce including oysters, scallops, beef and lamb.

Outline map of Kerrera

External links

• Oban Marina, Kerrera