| Kerrera | |
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Kerrera
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| Kerrera shown within Scotland | |
| OS grid reference | NM813281 |
| Names | |
| Gaelic name |  Cearrara (help·info) |
| 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 (2001) | 42 |
| Population rank | 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] |
| If shown, area and population ranks are for all Scottish islands and all inhabited Scottish islands respectively. | |
Kerrera (Scottish Gaelic: Cearrara, pronounced [ˈkʰʲɛrˠəɾə]) 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 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.
 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 |
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Coordinates: 56°24′N 5°32′W / 56.4°N 5.533°W
   | Ordnance Survey - Ordnance Survey, Britain's national mapping agency |
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