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	Kerrera Local Info on Undiscovered Scotland
		The northern end of Kerrera looks across at Oban Bay and the town of Oban beyond it.
		To get to Kerrera you first travel a mile and a half from Oban south to Gallanach.
		Kerrera is a tranquil place, and its 30 residents go to great lengths to keep it that way.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /kerrera/kerrera/info.html (181 words)

	Kerrera Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		As you press on around the island you first encounter Kerrera's rocky southern coast, before cutting across a shoulder of land to walk along a footpath fairly high on the western flank of the island.
		As you near completion of your circular tour of Kerrera, you have the option of extending the walk to take in the north end of the island.
		On high ground at the very north end of Kerrera is the obelisk that serves as a memorial to David Hutcheson, one of the founders of what became Caledonian Macbrayne.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /kerrera/kerrera/index.html (604 words)

	Sea kayaking in the Sound of Kerrera and the Firth of Lorne.
		We paddled anticlockwise to take advantage of the tide and a forecast force 4 SW wind in the Firth of Lorne, Paddling time was 3hrs 43 mins; average speed was 5.5 km/h which included drifting watching the porpoises.
		Although much of Kerrera is sheltered the SW is exposed to swells coming up the Firth of Lorne from the Atlantic.
		The Sound of Kerrera heading towards the Sgeirean Dhuba beacon.
	www.gla.ac.uk /medicalgenetics/seakayaking_kerrera.htm (403 words)

	BBC - Argyll and Clyde Islands - Kerrera
		Kerrera can be reached by ferry from Gallanach which is less than a couple of miles South of Oban.
		Kerrera may mean "four oars" - the islanders provided a galley for the MacDougall chief and the island has many historical memories.
		A walk round Kerrera on the old drove route includes views of Oban, Horseshoe Bay and the islands of the Garvellochs, Scarba, Jura, Colonsay and Mull as well as a visit to the ruins of Gylen Castle.
	www.bbc.co.uk /scotland/islandblogging/argyllandclyde/kerrera.shtml (420 words)

	BBC Scotland - Island Blogging - The Curious Crab
		Kerrera is quitening down for the winter as the season draws to a close.
		When I came to live on Kerrera, one of the many things I thought I might have more time to do was start listening to John Peel on a regular basis again.....especially on those long winter evenings with little to do.
		Kerrera news, as you may know, the island's ferry.....the Gylen Lady....the very boat pictured in the thumbnail for Island blogging was the most significant Kerrera casualty of last week's storm.
	www.bbc.co.uk /scotland/islandblogging/blogs/000087 (1681 words)

	OBAN - LoveToKnow Article on OBAN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		The fine bay on which it lies is screened from the Atlantic gales by the island of Kerrera (41/2 m.
		It was here that the Stone of Destiny, now contained in the base of the coronation chair at Westminster Abbey, was kept before its removal to Scone.
		At the south ~nd of the island of Kerrera stand the ruins of Gylen Castle, an old fortalice of the Macdougalls.
	1911encyclopedia.org /O/OB/OBAN.htm (442 words)

	L’Ecume des Mers
		L'Ecume des Mers is moored off the peaceful island of Kerrera, opposite Oban on the west coast of Scotland.
		Further afield lie the Western Isles - The Uists, Eriskay, Benbecula, Harris and Lewis - and beyond is the lure of the remote islands of St Kilda.
		Cars are parked at Oban, and the island of Kerrera is reached by a regular private ferry service, which runs from the mainland and drops you directly on board L'Ecume des Mers.
	www.lecumedesmers.com /location.htm (209 words)

	Kerrera
		Kerrera is an island about one mile west of Oban and despite its closeness to the mainland it has what some guide books might call “glorious isolation.”
		SO Munro recalled that he was invited to speak at a meeting of the island’s population, about 42, to discuss the formation of a Volunteer Fire Unit.
		Pat Delap, off Kerrera Community Council, said the fire safety had been the major concern of islanders according to a questionnaire put out in 1998 asking residents what their main worries were.
	www.btinternet.com /~graeme.kirkwood/SFB/F76.htm (1009 words)

	Kerrera: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		It was also the place where Alexander II of Scotland[For more facts and a topic of this subject, click this link] died in 1249.
		The highest point on Kerrera is Càrn Breugach at 189 metres.
		The main industry on the island is a small lobster[For more, click on this link] factory.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/k/ke/kerrera.htm (287 words)

	BBC Scotland - Island Blogging - The Curious Crab - November 2005
		When I came to live on Kerrera, one of the many things I thought I might have more time to do was start listening to John Peel on a regular basis again.....especially on those long winter evenings with little to do.
		For years I had been a very occasional listener, tuning in maybe three or four times a year, usually for the festive 50.....as a reminder of the days when I used to religiously listen every night, and he was reassuringly still always there, and still creating the most incredible mix of wonder and mayhem.
		The gig took place on the most beautiful clear moonlit evening in the Old school high above the Sound of Kerrera, and all worries about whether anyone would actually turn up were turned on their head, as the school rapidly filled up.
	bbc.co.uk /scotland/islandblogging/blogs/000087/archive/2005/11.shtml (587 words)

	Kerrera weekend (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		The basis for this trip to kerrera was to get some cycling done, however due to technical faults with my machine we ended up exploring on foot.
		It looks small and flat from the OS map but I can assure you it was far from easy to cycle.
		Overall kerrera was a beautiful and tranquil place and our accommodation was a time machine back to 1950.
	www.harness-adventure.com /html/kerrera0303.htm (109 words)

	McCaig's Tower - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		View from the tower over Oban Bay looking towards Kerrera.
		His plans allowed for a museum and art gallery with a central tower to be incorporated, but his death brought an end to construction with only the outer walls completed.
		The empty shell of the tower dominates the Oban skyline, and is now a public garden with magnificent views to the islands of Kerrera, Lismore and Mull.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/McCaig's_Tower (191 words)

	UK Estate agents with homes, houses & property for sale on rightmove.co.uk
		The island of Kerrera has been settled, it is believed, since Neolithic times, but its recent history can be more accurately chartered.
		Kerrera has belonged to the MacDougall’s since Somerled founded the Clan in the 12th Century.
		Kerrera has a charm and ambience that must be reminiscent of Argyll before the Second World War although the island is less than 10 minutes ferry ride from the bustling town of Oban, the island has changed little over the centuries.
	www.rightmove.co.uk /viewdetails-13817344.rsp?pa_n=1&tr_t=buy (786 words)

	Chiefs of Clan MacDougall in Argyll \| Clan MacDougall Society of North America (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		Alexander II became sick and landed at Horseshoe Bay on the eastern side of the island of Kerrera which as an island was legally a Norwegian territory.
		In 1589 a complaint to the Privy Council stated that he had seized two of his clansmen on the isle of Kerrera and imprisoned them in Dunollie castle although they had "committed no offense" and he was ordered to release the captives "on pain of rebellion".
		There is a plaque dedicated to him on the island of Kerrera at the school built in 1872 near the Ferryhouse which overlooks the Sound of Kerrera.
	www.macdougall.org /chiefs.html (5208 words)

	Kerrera Cabin, Kerrera Holiday Lodge Cottage in Loch Awe Cabins
		Cottage/Area Details: Kerrera is a wonderful South facing forest lodge situated in the beautiful Inverlever Forest at Dalavich adjacent to the shores of Loch Awe.
		The lodge sleeps 6 people and is the ideal location for a "get away from it all" holiday.
		Formerly owned by the Forestry Commission Kerrera sits two hundred yards from the shore of loch Awe and is separated from the Loch by a large grass area providing a playing field for children of all ages.
	www.cottages-caravans-reservations.com /cottagepages/kerrera_cabin_sca3651.htm (373 words)

	Scotland holiday cottages Isle of Kerrera and west coast Scottish vacation accommodation
		This small island is only six miles long and which can clearly be seen from Oban is Oban's closest neighbour.
		Kerrera is a good day trip as it's a quiet place to enjoy a cycle ride or walk because it is home to only some 50 or so people.
		However, it is best to take some provisions as there are no shops on the island, but there is a tearoom for much needed refreshments after the day's exercise.
	www.scotland-holiday-cottage.com /holiday/kerrera.htm (90 words)

	Welcome to the Kerrera Bunkhouse Website
		There is abundant wildlife and wild flowers, as well as enchanting waterfalls, and hidden caves.
		Kerrera Bunkhouse & Tea Garden are situated on a circular 6mile (9.5 km) walking route.
		From the ferry follow track 200m to junction.
	www.kerrerabunkhouse.co.uk /kerrera.html (169 words)

	Kerrera Cabin Loch Awe Cabins Dalavich by Taynult, Loch Awe, Argyll
		Kerrera Cabin Loch Awe Cabins Dalavich by Taynult, Loch Awe, Argyll
		Kerrera Cabin - Loch Awe Cabins - Dalavich by Taynult, Loch Awe, Argyll
		Kerrera is a wonderful South facing forest lodge situated in the beautiful Inverlever Forest at Dalavich adjacent to the shores of Loch Awe.
	www.stilwell.co.uk /affiliates/asp/detail2.asp?id=138&searchId=sca449&DetailId=sca449/1 (334 words)

	Kerrera
		Kerrera (CARE-erra) is a long hilly island just across a narrow sound from Oban, and serving to shelter Oban Bay from the western blows.
		The sky was clear and the sun bright today but the wind carried a touch of autumn bite.
		Kerrera turned out to be far less settled and developed than Lismore, with no paved roads and apparently not much of a population.
	www.sff.net /people/sanders/scot4.html (449 words)

	Gylen Castle on The Island of Kerrera in The Bay of Oban (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		Gylen Castle on The Island of Kerrera in The Bay of Oban
		Gylen, located on the Southern promontory of the beautiful island of Kerrera out in the bay of Oban.
		To repeat an often quoted remark from the respected Ross and MacGibbon book, Castellated and Domestic Architecture of Scotland, this is "...a little architectural gem, which unfortunately, owing to neglect, is fast going to wreck and ruin.
	www.martinmchale.com /clan/gylen.html (346 words)

	Birchbrae Blog: Walking & Hiking
		On Tuesday 6th September we decided to finally take a trip to the island of Kerrera, having been meaning to do this for many years.
		It is a small island just south of Oban and is accessed by a small ferry that runs across the Sound of Kerrera.
		This is in contrast to the barren Western side of the island.
	www.bbchalets.co.uk /walking_hiking (284 words)

	Oban Hotels, B&B Accommodation, Travel & Sightseeing - The Internet Guide to Scotland
		The island's other claim to fame is that Alexander II died in Horseshoe Bay in 1249 whilst attempting to recover the Hebrides from King Haakon IV of Norway.
		Kerrera is home to wild goats, Soay sheep, otters and seals.
		Kerrera is also home to Oban Yachts & Marine Services Ltd.
	www.scotland-inverness.co.uk /oban.htm (5162 words)

	Fort William, the Four Lochs and Corryvreckan
		Long before she reached the Garrison town at the foot of Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain, the sun had appeared and passengers boarding at Fort William were treated to a beautiful warm sunny trip back down Loch Linnhe to Oban where she arrived just after noon.
		Sailing again at 1230 the ship headed south through the Sound of Kerrera and passengers were treated to a display by Oban lifeboat as volunteers from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution made a collection amongst Balmoral’s passengers for that very worthy body.
		As the ship left the Sound of Kerrera and headed south past Seil Island we glimpsed Clachan Bridge, otherwise known as the ‘bridge over the Atlantic’ because the narrow stretch of water that it spans between Seil and the mainland has no individual name and is regarded as part of the Atlantic Ocean.
	www.btinternet.com /~Paddlers/MVBalmoral/articles/000430 (586 words)

	Newsroom - Press Releases
		Oban Coastguard have been involved in an operation to detonate a mine found in the Sound of Kerrera, which is the main entrance to Oban Harbour.
		Experts from the Royal Navy Disposal Team have today detonated some ordnance found on the seabed in the Sound of Kerrera.
		Oban Coastguard first received an alert yesterday when a member of the public called at 1751 hours to report that whilst diving they had found an object in the seabed and believed it to be live ordnance.
	www.mcga.gov.uk /c4mca/lrgtxt/mcga-dops_pr_newsroom-press-releases-release.htm?mcga_news_id=1579&month=4&year=1999 (327 words)

	Panoramic photographs of Scotland.
		The sun dips behind the hills of the Isle of Mull and the Island of Kerrera and spreads it 's evening glow over Oban Bay.
		These are great islands to visit but don't be in too much of a hurry to leave Oban, the town and it 's surrounding area has plenty to offer the visitor including the smaller but nearer Islands of Kerrera, Seil, Luing and Lismore.
		Oban harbour is sheltered by Kerrera and has to be one of the most scenic in Scotland.
	www.dwrobertson-photography.com /gal_oban_sunset.asp (312 words)

	Crystal Cruises - Shore Excursion Details
		From here, board a ferry for the five-minute crossing to the island of Kerrera.
		Measuring only six miles long and having just 30 residents, Kerrera feels pleasantly remote, in spite of its proximity to lively towns such as Oban.
		Your expert guide leads a six-hour exploration of the island, during which you will glimpse interesting wildlife, enjoy views of the mainland and the Isle of Mull and hear about the history of this tranquil slice of Scotland.
	www.crystalcruises.com /window_excursion.aspx?EX=OBA-E&CID=5222&CD=08/28/2005 (232 words)

	Walking Tours Scotland (Scottish Highlands)
		After lunch, we continue to our lodging in Oban, an important ferry-port and an interesting town to explore on foot, pausing for a "wee dram" of malt whisky at the local distillery.
		Take a ferry across Oban Bay to the unspoiled Isle of Kerrera where the few local residents and the abundant wildlife live in harmony.
		On the rocky west coast we visit haunting Gylen Castle, the ancestral home of the Clan MacDougall, before heading back to the Oban ferry along a track with panoramic views of the town and surrounding islands.
	www.eurobike.com /satt/d3133/cltr (558 words)

	Rahoy Lodge - VegetariansAbroad.com is a Holiday and Travel Directory putting Vegetarians and Vegans in touch with the ...
		Rahoy, a small guest house, is situated on the waterfront of the south side of Oban Bay, with beautiful uninterrupted sea views looking onto the sound of Kerrera and beyond onto the mountains of Mull, but only a short 15 minute walk to the town centre.
		We encourage our guests to bring along a bottle of wine to serve with their meal, we will be pleased to open and provide the glasses at no extra charge.
		It is only a 15-minute walk into Oban town centre and to the ferries, trains and buses, or a very pleasant walk to the Kerrera Ferry which provides a beautiful tranquil location for all our guests.
	www.vegetariansabroad.com /rahoylodge.html (542 words)

	UK Lodgings: Scotland B&B Oban, Argyll: Hawthornbank Guest House (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		The room is spacious, being originally the drawing room of the house, with intricate ceiling rose and cornice.
		In common with the Regency Room, it is located on the first floor, and enjoys a similar view to the west.
		The top floor Seaview Twin Room is also on the second floor, with coomb ceilings, and a view to the south west over Oban Bay to the island of Kerrera through a large Velux window.
	www.milford.co.uk /scotland/accom/h-a-1450.html (721 words)

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