Eilean Ceann na Creige

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Eilean Ceann na Creige
Scottish Gaelic nameEilean Ceann na Creige
Meaning of namehead of the rock
Location
Argyll and Bute UK relief location map.jpg
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Eilean Ceann na Creige
Eilean Ceann na Creige shown within Argyll and Bute
OS grid reference NR818626
Coordinates 55°49′N5°29′W / 55.81°N 5.48°W / 55.81; -5.48
Physical geography
Island group West Loch Tarbert, Argyll
Area6 ha (15 acres)
Highest elevation10 m (33 ft)
Administration
Council area Argyll and Bute
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Demographics
Population0
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Kennacraig Ferry Terminal on Eilean Ceann na Creige Kennacraig terminal.jpg
Kennacraig Ferry Terminal on Eilean Ceann na Creige

Eilean Ceann na Creige is a small island near Kennacraig in West Loch Tarbert in Scotland. [1] Ceann na Creige is Gaelic for head of the rock. [2]

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Eilean Ceann na Creige is connected to Kennacraig by a causeway. It is the mainland terminal of the ferry to Islay, [3] Jura and Colonsay.

See also

Footnotes

  1. United Kingdom Ordnance Survey Map. 2007. Landranger 1:50000 scale
  2. Johnston, Bacon (1973). Johnston's Gazetteer of Scotland. Robert William Munro.
  3. "Crossings: Kennacraig". Ships of Calmac. Archived from the original on 9 November 2009. Retrieved 3 September 2009.

55°48′23″N5°29′14″W / 55.80639°N 5.48722°W / 55.80639; -5.48722

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