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    Kerrera

    Cearara, Kjarbarey

    56°24′N 5°33′W

    Kerrera ( KERR-ə-rə; Scottish Gaelic: Cearara or Cearrara) is an island in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, close to the town of Oban. In 2016 it had a population of 45, divided into two communities in the north and south of the island. As of 2026, the population has grown to 68 full-time residents.

    Sunset over the isle of Kerrera, viewed from the Scottish town of Oban. The monument is prominently visible silhouetted in front of the setting sun.
    Sunset over the isle of Kerrera, viewed from the Scottish town of Oban. The monument is prominently visible silhouetted in front of the setting sun.

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    56°24′N 5°33′W

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    Kerrera ( KERR-ə-rə; Scottish Gaelic: Cearara or Cearrara) is an island in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, close to the town of Oban. In 2016 it had a population of 45, divided into two communities in the north and south of the island. As of 2026, the population has grown to 68 full-time residents.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Inner Hebrides

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      1,636 km²▲ 992 m

      Major islands

    • Isle of Mull

      885 km²▲ 966 m

      Major islands

    • Islay

      618 km²▲ 491 m

      Major islands

    • Jura

      365 km²▲ 785 m

      Major islands

    • Rùm

      107 km²▲ 812 m

      Minor islands

    • Tiree

      79 km²▲ 140 m

      Minor islands

    • Coll

      74.3 km²▲ 103 m

      Minor islands

    • Raasay

      62.4 km²▲ 494 m

      Minor islands

    Also in Hebrides

    Also in British Isles

    Sources

    Facts

    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Talus
    • Wikidata
    • Wikipedia

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